Buxted CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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114493 Unique Reference Number 12 October 2006 Inspection date Bridget Richardson Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 1995. She lives with her husband and two children aged 17 and 15 in Horsham. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a garden for outside play. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local library and parks.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding eight children all of whom attend on a part time basis.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a warm, clean home where they learn the importance of good hygiene and personal care. Their increasing understanding of hand washing before meals and after using the toilet helps to keep them healthy. The childminder hold a current first aid certificate. This means she can give appropriate care if there is an accident. A clear sick child policy is upheld by the childminder, which she shares with parents. This means children who are infectious do not attend which helps prevent the spread of contagious diseases. The childminder does not maintain a comprehensive record of all accidents that children have whilst in her care, this may mean that parents are not kept fully informed of all accidents that their child has whilst in the childminder's care.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from a healthy diet. They enjoy varied, healthy and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. These take into account dietary and religious requirements to ensure children remain healthy and enjoy their food. Children can help themselves to a drink whenever they need one and the childminder encourages children to drink plenty to prevent dehydration.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder provides opportunities for the children to spend time outdoors by visiting local parks and taking regular walks. This helps them develop control of their bodies, improve their physical skills and provides them with the benefits of fresh air and exercise.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is inadequate. Children enjoy playing in a child-friendly home, which is comfortable and welcoming. Their pictures are displayed on the fridge, helping them to have a sense of belonging. The garden is a secure place for children to play and whether in or outdoors, children have a good range of interesting equipment and resources to play with.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The premises are secure and there are suitable procedures in place to prevent unwanted visitors gaining entry. However, the childminder has not ensured all persons living in the household over the age of 16 years have undertaken checks to ensure their suitability. This means children's needs have not fully been met. Generally, the childminder has an understanding of minimising hazards in her home to ensure children's safety. For example, plug sockets are covered and stair gates are placed at the bottom of the stairs and across the kitchen door to prevent children from accessing. However, low-level glass poses a hazard to children in the lounge, as it has not been made safe or inaccessible to children. The childminder has clear procedures in place for outings to help ensure children's safety. She supervises children at all times, talking with them about road safety. This encourages children to think about their own personal safety.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has an understanding of child protection issues and knows how to proceed if she has a concern about a child in her care. This supports children's wellbeing.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the family home. Children are happy, confident and settled and enjoy comfortable routines that are structured around their individual developing needs. Their achievements are valued by the childminder as she displays their work in the kitchen. Children are developing suitable relationships and get on well with peers and the childminder. They are beginning to understand the need to share and take turns when playing and are supported suitably by the childminder to achieve.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are interested and active in their time with the childminder. They can choose their own activities and develop their play as the childminder suggests imaginative ideas to interest them, such as making meals in the play kitchen and by taking pretend photographs of each other.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder supports children well and is involved in encouraging children to try out developing skills, this has a positive effect on encouraging children to set their own challenges and acquire new skills. For example, the childminder discussed with a child who had built a tower out of duplo, about the colours that she had used and how high the tower was. The childminder encouraged the child to see if the tower could be build to the same height as the child. When the tower fell over, the childminder asked the child open questions to make the child think about why it had happened and openly discussed with the child what they could do differently to prevent this from happening.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder has a suitable range of resources that helps children to develop an understanding of the world in which they live. The childminder provides children with opportunities to appreciate and value each other's similarities and differences, through discussion and planned activities. The childminder has experience of caring for children with special needs. She works closely with parents to help ensure Children's individual needs are met.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children behave well and benefit from the consistent praise and encouragement. The childminder has appropriate strategies in place, which help children to understand right from wrong and to learn to share and take turns while playing together.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The partnership with parents is suitable. There are both formal and informal systems in place for the childminder and parents to share information about what children attending have completed whilst in the childminder's care. This helps to ensure consistency of care and to ensure children's individual needs are met.

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. Children attending are at home and benefit from the organised play space provided. The childminder's registration certificate is displayed. However, the childminder is not operating

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Organisation

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 within her registered numbers, which means she is not complying or working within her registration agreement. The childminder knows the children attending well, which helps them to feel confident in the surroundings. The childminder offers flexible routines so that children have a balanced range of activities and quiet play, so that she can meet their individual needs.

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Organisation

Documentation is generally well organised and maintained confidentially. However, not all persons living in the household over the age of sixteen have undertaken the relevant checks to ensure their suitability. This means children needs have not fully been met. The childminder has completed an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for babies and young children to enhance her practice. The childminder does not meet the needs of the range of children for whom she provides care.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care, the registered person must take the following actions: • ensure all persons in the household over the age of 16 years have undertaken the relevant checks • ensure that your certificate of registration is complied with at all times and that the number of children attending is not exceeded. These actions are set out in a notice of action to improve and must be completed by the date specified in the notice.

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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