St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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119695 Unique Reference Number 07 September 2006 Inspection date Vivienne Rose 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 good. The registered person meets 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 1996. She lives with her two children aged 12 and 13 in Bethnal Green in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. She lives in a ground floor maisonette and the whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for six children at any one time and is currently minding two children who attend on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to the local park and attends toy libraries, libraries and swimming with the children.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has a cat, two rabbits and a guinea pig.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is at present attending the NVQ level 3 child care course.

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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 good. Children enjoy a range of activities. They move freely around in the play space allowing them to access toys and resources to aid their curiosity and independence. There are regular opportunities for the children to access parks and outdoor play facilities to develop their physical skills. The children are aware of daily routines and when they need to eat and drink. They confidently make requests to eat when they are hungry. Children talk about the their favourite food, for example, spaghetti. They are cared for in warm, clean home where they learn the importance of hygiene and personnel care.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's medical and dietary needs are requested this ensures their well-being. There are clear systems to record accidents when they occur. The childminder requests written parental permission to administer medication and for emergencies should this be required. However, this procedure is to be updated.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are cared for in a safe welcoming environment where risks are identified and minimised. They are well protected because the childminder checks for risks daily. The effective use of gates and locked front door latches ensures that children can move around safely. Children take part in emergency evacuation procedures which ensures their understanding of the procedure to be followed. They confidently move around the home observing simple rules of safety, for example, not to climb on the chairs. Regular risk assessments are carried out on toys to make sure that there are no broken parts that could harm a child. There are clear procedures for arrival and departure time to ensure children's safety.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children independently select activities and resources from a range of generally accessible and well maintained resources. However, some of these resources for example, books are not stored at a low-level. The childminder has the required procedures and documents in place to ensure the children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted, for example, the childminder holds a current first aid certificate and has a good understanding of child protection procedures in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB).

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. The children settle well at the childminder's house. They are confident and make themselves at home. They relate well to the childminder and socialise well with the other children attending. This supports their learning and sense of fun. Children become independent when they choose between a good variety of toys and resources. The childminder plans her week to ensure that children have the opportunity to sample different activities such as singing, reading, role play, drawing and puzzles and going to the park. Children use their imagination well in play for example, when they make and pour cups of tea in the home play area. They show concentration

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 when they share books and talk about the pictures and press the button to listen to the bear who keeps snoring. The children talk about festivals and celebrations and use art and craft activities to promote their understanding of others.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children benefit from the positive interaction with the childminder who spends time playing with them and encouraging new skills. The childminder uses the 'Birth to three matters' framework to support the activities that she provides for the children. Simple records have been introduced to ensure that the children's developmental needs are met. Children are able to develop a sense of security within the environment which is flexible and happy.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. The children are valued and respected as individuals. Their needs are well met as they follow their daily routines as discussed with parents. This means that children are confident to move around and to access toys and resources independently and to make requests for what they want. Children behave well; the childminder has high expectations of the children's behaviour when she gives them gentle reminders about sharing the toys and resources. Appropriate expectations and the childminder's use of positive praise supports their self-esteem and their understanding of right and wrong.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

There are a satisfactory range of resources which contain positive images of race, culture and disability. As a result children have sufficient opportunities to enable them to begin to understand about different aspects of society.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

A good partnership with parents and regular exchange of information about the child's daily routines contributes considerably to the continuity of care given. Written policies and procedures, and the regular exchange of weekly record sheets helps parents to keep well informed about their child's development.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children feel at home at ease within the well organised child orientated environment. Children benefit from the childminder's continuous interest in developing her training and experience in early years. The daily record of children's attendance is suitably maintained and the registration details of the children and their needs are comprehensive. The childminder ensures that children are always collected by people that she knows.

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Organisation

Most required documentation and procedures are clear and regularly updated to ensure the welfare of children. At present the certificate of registration is not displayed. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder agreed to develop written policies and procedures to enhance the quality of the service she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 There are now written policies and procedures in place. This supports the quality of the service provided for the children and keeps parents well informed and supports the children's continuity of care.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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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 good. The registered person meets 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 further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • comply with conditions of registration with regard to displaying the certificate.

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The quality and standards of the care

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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