New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 118023 Inspection date 29 April 2005 Inspector Susan Elizabeth Tovey

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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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 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 outstanding. 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 1983. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. The whole ground floor of the house and outside playroom are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five all day and three children over five before and after school. The childminder is not registered to provide overnight care.

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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 The childminder regularly works with another childminder. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group. The family has a pet cat.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is outstanding. Children thrive because the childminder follows highly effective procedures and practices which meet the children's physical, nutritious and health needs. The exceptional adult support and guidance helps children gain an excellent understanding of hygiene and a real desire to become increasingly independent in their personal care. A purpose designed bathroom gives children added privacy and excellent opportunities to develop self help skills. For example the provision of their own towels, flannels and low level toilet in a small cubical with lockable door. Children explore, challenge and develop physical control in stimulating daily indoor and outdoor experiences. The childminder has a very thorough knowledge of Birth to three matters. Her excellent understanding of each child's stage of development means the youngest child is confident to try out new skills, gesture or ask for help

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Helping children to be healthy

when needed and set their own limits within the safe environment, For example youngest child is thrilled as they successfully achieve pedalling the tricycle without adult help. Older children develop a very positive attitude to physical exercise. They delight in the challenge of a versatile range of activities, such as the adventure climbing frame in the park and enthusiastically, tackling complicated dance routines in the garden. Children help themselves to easily accessible drink of juice and water throughout the day and enjoy fresh fruit as a snack. All meals are well balanced and take account of the individual and cultural needs of all the children. Older children are able to talk confidently about 'good' and 'bad' foods and are extremely proud of their poster which illustrates unhealthy and healthy foods. of which they have an excellent Knowledge. High levels of parental and school involvement in Healthy Eating projects contribute

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Helping children to be healthy

significantly to children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is outstanding. Risks of harm to children are at a minimum, as the childminder is extremely vigilant and uses thorough and highly effective risk assessments. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to achieve a balance between freedom and setting safe limits, and how to involve children effectively in organising their environment. Children have an keen awareness of danger and how to protect themselves from harm. Children use high quality equipment and resources appropriate to their age and stage of development. Children with special needs will be safe and fully included

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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 because of the sensitive adult support and well planned adaptation of resources and activities.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has a comprehensive understanding of all safety- related issues and has in place all the relevant documentation to ensure children's safety. Children are very well protected by the childminder who has an excellent understanding of child protection policies and procedures and gives top priority to children's welfare. All of these measures greatly contribute to the safety and welfare of the children.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is outstanding. Children have enormous fun and they play enthusiastically with an excellent range of toys and resources, which promote their learning. The children make excellent progress because the childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child. Close and caring relationships increase children's sense of trust and help them develop a strong sense of self. Children begin to make sense of the world and express their ideas as they are involved in a diverse range of exploratory and sensory experiences, For example, transferring a ladybird from the lid of the water tray to a leaf before continuing to fill the water tray with the garden hose. Children are captivated and often inspired by an extensive range of stimulating, relevant activities relating to their needs. All children are eager to learn, self assured in their play and confident to try new experiences. They listen intently to stories and

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

as an older child reads a story to the younger ones with help with the difficult words, such as "audience". from the childminder. Children have numerous opportunities to practise their early writing skills when drawing, painting and writing lists. They enjoy listening to music and dancing, for example their current favourite is "Show me the way to Amarillo" The children involve the childminder in their play and they receive an abundance of warm, individual attention, which enables them to successfully extend their learning and experiences. Children are very imaginative and inventive. They make sense of the world around them in a stimulating indoor and outdoor areas and create exciting individual art work. They are inquisitive, fascinated by how things such as the water pump works and wonder at the changes they observe in the garden and the park. Children work extremely well together. For example the youngest children learn how to blow bubbles following watching the

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

older children. Children have very loving relationships with each other which is based on mutual respect and affection. When a child asks for help, the other children automatically respond and offer support. For example, a child asks another "can you help me lift this lid up please, its too heavy", two children help and it is lifted easily.

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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

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is outstanding. All children are very settled and confident because the childminder values and respects their individuality. Their behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports younger children in sharing and turn taking. She has high expectations and sets consistent boundaries for the older children which helps them learn to negotiate well with others and take responsibility for their behaviour. Children's understanding of right and wrong is increased as they respond to gentle reminders to care for their environment, resources and each other. The children have extensive opportunities to learn about themselves, each other and the world around them through organised activities, socialising at activity groups and outings to local places of interest. This positive approach enables the children to develop their social and cultural awareness. An excellent partnership with parents contributes significantly to children's well-being.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Parents views about their child's needs and interests are actively sought before the childminder starts caring for their child. Children are very happy and content because parents share information about their child's individual needs, interests and experiences with the childminder. Children's routines and activities are shared with parents daily.

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Organisation

The organisation is outstanding. Children's care is greatly enhanced by the exceptional quality of organisation of the setting. The home is extremely well organised. Indoor and outdoor space is laid out to maximise play opportunities for children. All legally required documentation which contributes to children's health, safety and well being is in place and regularly reviewed. These are shared regularly with parents to keep them very well informed about the service and their child's activities. This contributes to excellent continuity in the children's care. Children benefit from a highly motivated and extremely skilled childminder, who is committed to continuous improvement and development. She regularly reflects, monitors and improves the quality of the care and education she provides. The childminder is very keen to constantly develop her knowledge and skills to benefit the children by accessing all training courses offered.

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Organisation

The high quality of the provision means that the childminder meets the needs of the range of children who attend extremely well.

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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 Since the last inspection the documentation has been updated to include parental consent for children to travel in a car. This will ensure that parents are in agreement for their children to be taken in a car.

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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 outstanding. 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

No recommendations for improvement are made because the quality and standards of care are outstanding.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements 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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