Forty Hill CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 102028 Inspection date 20 May 2005 Inspector Audrey Opal Ufot

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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 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 1997. She lives with her husband and two children ages 12 years and 9 years in the London Borough of Camden. The whole ground floor and two rooms on the first floor is used for childminding. There is a patio garden and children are regularly taken to local parks. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding two children under five. The childminder attends local parent and toddler groups and is a childminder working with Camden's supported childminding service and is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 are welcomed into a clean and warm home environment. Children's dietary needs are met with well balanced, nutritious meals that promote healthy eating. Children's individual health requirements are managed effectively through good communication with parents and systematic recording. Children learn the importance of good personal hygiene through the childminder providing appropriate resources and demonstrating through examples. Children are encouraged and taught to wash their hands before and after meals. Children benefit from outdoor play that improves their physical development and exposes them to different environmental elements and have regular opportunities for fresh air.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are kept protected through risks being identified and minimised. The childminder gives precedence to helping children understand how to keep themselves safe. Children have suitable access to furniture and equipment to meet their needs. For example, a travel cot is provided if a child needs a rest and at meal times a high chair is available for use. Children independently select from a range of good quality and safe toys and resources, the childminder carefully monitors and supervises their choices to ensure they are appropriate for their age and ability. The childminder safeguards and promotes children's welfare and has all the required documents in place. For example, the childminder has a current first aid certificate and she ensures that her fire alarms are in working order. She has a sound knowledge of her role in the protection of children in line with the Area Child

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children have fun and play enthusiastically with a very good range of stimulating toys and resources which promote all areas of their learning. They are curious and excited by the range of activities available such as books, puzzles, soft toys and construction toys. They listen and respond to tapes of rhymes and songs with the childminder. As a result children are developing their speech and language. Their usage of musical tapes offered to copy the sounds being made and show delight when using and listening to "Thomas the tank engine" and "row, row the boat". They use their arms

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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 and legs to move to the beat in some of the row, row the boat and Thomas the tank engine songs and move dance to the action in the songs in a purposeful way. This helps children to gain control over their bodies and develop balance. Children are making good progress in all areas of their development as the childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and make progress.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are secure and comfortable because parents share information about their child's individual needs, interests and experiences with the childminder. Children enjoy close and loving relationships with the childminder and they clearly enjoy the time they spend with her. Children make themselves at home and feel relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings The children respond well to positive encouragement and reinforcement of good behaviour, they know their limitations and boundaries within the setting. Children are developing a sense of identity as they learn about the world they live. As a result, children are happy and confident. However, there are insufficient resources that reflect different cultures. The childminder has some good ideas of how she will address this in the future through using the library for books and purchasing play resources.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children's welfare, care and development needs are very well met as the childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of caring for young children. She is well organised, warm and affectionate towards the children who are relaxed and very happy in her care. As a result they are learning to behave in acceptable way. Children enjoy a variety of activities and outings to broaden their learning experiences and to develop positive attitudes to others in society. Although are not sufficient resources that promote different cultures. However the childminder ensures that she will address this in the near future through the purchasing of toy resources and the use of the local library. The childminder uses all appropriate documentation to gather information to ensure the care and welfare of all children are met. Consistency of care for children is maintained by offering regular verbal feedback. The childminder ensures that she

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Organisation

carries out the parents' wishes when providing good care for their children. This means that, overall; the needs of the children are met.

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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

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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): • Ensure that children have an appropriate range of activities and resources that promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.

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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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