Hadrian Park Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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132141 Unique Reference Number 07 December 2006 Inspection date Judith Mary Scott 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 satisfactory. 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 has been registered since 1996. She lives with her husband, adult daughter and two children aged 13 and 12 years old. They live in a three bed roomed house in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey within walking distance of shops, schools, parks, a library and transport links. The ground floor of the property is mainly used for childminding. This includes a sitting room, a breakfast room, a kitchen and downstairs bathroom. The main bedroom on the first floor can be used for children's rest. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for three children at any one time. She is currently caring for

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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 a two-year-old three mornings a week, a three-year-old two afternoons a week, another two-year-old two full days a week, a seven-year-old before and after school two days a week and alternate Fridays and a six-year-old after school on an occasional basis by arrangement.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a welcoming and reasonably clean home that offers a friendly environment for children and their families. They benefit from the childminder's satisfactory physical and emotional care. Children interact positively with the childminder who meets their needs offering affection, reassurance and attention. Children follow a flexible childminding routine in line with the parents’ wishes and are happy, comfortable and settled. They have quiet times and can rest for a nap if needed. For example, they sit snugly in an armchair with cushions, drinking a bottle of milk, stroking their comforter blanket and are content in the childminder's presence.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's meals, drinks and snacks are provided by the childminder who aims for a balanced, nutritious diet using some organic produce. Parents supply bottles of milk for younger children. The food supplied is healthy, homemade and varied and meets children’s dietary needs. Children's healthy eating is promoted by the childminder in conjunction with parents through discussion, example and role-play.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's health is adequately protected by the childminder’s knowledge of first aid, health and safety and general satisfactory hygiene practice. Children learn the importance of personal care, good hygiene practice and independence through discussion and daily routines. For example, the importance of washing their hands regularly, before eating, after using the toilet and messy play, learning to blow their nose and cover their mouth if they cough.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children benefit from physical activity and exercise to help them develop control of their bodies. The garden is used in better weather for outdoor play with some outside equipment. Children sometimes walk to school and have trips to parks to experience more space, active play and larger equipment. They enjoy fresh air, plus opportunities to walk, run, jump and climb with the childminder's encouragement. They also enjoy dancing, action rhymes and music indoors.

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Helping children to be healthy

The children's individual needs are met and information shared with the parents, by the childminder maintaining records regarding accidents, incidents and medication. However, written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment is not in place for all minded children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children benefit from an adequately organised home. They are generally safe and secure in this environment and can move around the living room and breakfast room on the ground floor, accessing toys and activities provided by the childminder easily. The childminder has taken

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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 adequate measures to reduce potential hazards and is aware of the importance of risk assessment, however, there is no fire blanket in place and current heating arrangements present a risk to children. The kitchen is in need of refurbishment. Public liability insurance is out of date and has just been renewed. Children are made aware of the importance of using toys and play equipment safely through demonstration, discussion and explanation with the childminder.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are given clear boundaries and the childminder ensures they are safe on outings. Suitable systems are in place and children are supervised and appropriate safety restraints and relevant car seats are used. Children hold hands or the buggy, walk together, are encouraged to stop, look and listen at roads, wait at the kerb and are allowed to run around in enclosed spaces.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children have access to a range of childcare equipment. There is a sufficient selection of toys, books and play materials for the whole age range that are stored and presented appropriately. Children can independently choose activities rotated from the childminder's supplies and older children can request activities. This includes some creative materials, imaginary and role-play, a number of books, construction, puzzles, inter-active toys, tabletop and board games.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children’s welfare is paramount and they are safe and protected. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection issues and procedures although current updated child protection guidelines are not in place.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. Children enjoy being with the childminder and interact warmly and affectionately, chatting and responding with smiles. They take pleasure in cuddles and are offered recognition and comfort when necessary, for example, when looking for their special blanket. Children are relaxed and at home, relating well to other adults in the family.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children experience a flexible childminding routine of the school run, meals, naps or quiet times, free and planned play activities and outings. They have regular trips to parks, the library, shops and visiting friends. They benefit from this with opportunities to socialise with others, to participate in story time and learn about borrowing books, to enjoy new experiences and to use a variety of equipment with more space to develop physical skills.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children play with suitable and age appropriate toys and are interested and involved. They confidently select toys from available supplies. Children enjoy imaginary and role-play, for example, they like playing with the "babies" and organise the dolls, dressing them, sitting them in the buggy and putting them to bed. They make tea using the cooker and tea set and investigate the doctor's kit. The childminder promotes this by talking and using relevant language.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children participate in a variety of play activities that contribute to their enjoyment and learning. This includes creative play such as painting, sticking, using dough, mark making, reading books and stories, free play, construction, imaginary and role-play and introduction to counting, colours, shapes, letters and sounds. There is music, singing, dancing and nature walks for

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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 feeding the ducks and collecting leaves. They experiment with simple science in water play using balloons and bubbles, seeing what sinks and floats. After school children experience quiet activities, watch children's television and use the play station.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children are encouraged to express themselves by the childminder with discussion to extend their imagination, open questions and introduction of new vocabulary. Children’s independence, confidence and ability to make choices is promoted by the childminder, for example, to feed themselves, make choices about toys and books, put on their own coats and shoes. Children experience a satisfactory, reliable standard of care from the childminder who has a positive awareness of children's needs and helps them progress.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are settled in with introductory sessions that are tailored to suit individual families. Their needs and routines are established by the childminder in consultation with parents. She aims to get to know the children well and values them as individuals. She talks to parents daily regarding children's care and general well being, giving details of naps, food intake, nappy changes and activities. Children benefit from the positive partnership that the childminder has developed with parents. However, although the childminder knows of the complaints process, parents are not made aware of the complaints procedure in relation to Ofsted and there is no complaints record system in place.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are given clear boundaries of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in the form of house rules and are encouraged to share, take turns, have good manners and play co-operatively. Children benefit from the childminder’s appropriate behaviour management strategies such as anticipation, talking, explaining, praise, encouragement and positive language. If necessary, children are given time out to calm down and occasionally with older children, withdrawal of privileges is used. Children behave well and respond to the childminder’s requests and guidance.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are treated as individuals and with equal concern. They are encouraged to respect and value others and the environment. The childminder uses some French words for bi-lingual children and they all benefit from learning words in another language. This is a Hindu household and children are made aware of the importance of different celebrations and can experience food such as rice and chapattis. However, there is limited access to resources that promote positive views of the wider community and increase children's understanding of diversity. The childminder displays positive attitudes towards children with learning difficulties and disabilities.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children are comfortable, settled and at home within a sufficiently organised and secure environment. Children benefit from a regular childminding routine of meals, quiet times and naps, outings and play activities. Space and resources are utilised to support children’s needs.

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Organisation

The childminder keeps the required records that contribute to the child's health, safety and well being, however, some systems and consents are not in place, for example, emergency

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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 contact numbers are not maintained. The childminder shares information regularly with parents about the children's care. Overall, the childminder meets the range of needs of the children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has ensured the garden has been made secure. She has obtained written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice or treatment but not for all minded children. She has yet to develop a range of play materials that reflect positive images of disability.

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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. 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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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 satisfactory. 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): • ensure the alternative heating arrangements are made safe and restore the fire blanket in the kitchen • ensure parents are made aware of the complaints procedure in relation to Ofsted and implement suitable systems for recording complaints, in line with regulatory requirements • obtain emergency contact numbers and request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment for all minded children

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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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