Sutton CofE VC Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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121058 Unique Reference Number 06 September 2007 Inspection date Mandy Gannon 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 lives with her husband and three children in Windlesham, Surrey. The whole of the ground floor and the master bedroom of the first floor are used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. She is registered for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than two may be under five years, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently seven children on role all who attend on a part-time basis. Shops, parks and pre-schools are all in walking distance. The family have pet guinea pigs.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is outstanding. Children develop a thorough understanding of health and hygiene. Children wash their hands before food and after visiting the toilet which they can access independently, with signs in the toilet to remind them. They have their own individual towels to minimise the spread of infection. The childminder actively promotes high standards of hygiene and why hand washing is important. Children are developing a clear understanding of the benefits of healthy eating. They eagerly

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 participate in cooking activities where they are involved in weighing ingredients to make flapjacks or selecting fruit which they make into fresh juice that they drink at snack time. The childminder takes into account parental wishes and provides and meets any dietary requirements. She provides a balanced nutritious menu which is displayed on the notice board and involves children in the growing and preparation of food. They have their own vegetable garden where they have planted and nurtured vegetables. They make their own pizzas and select toppings.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children relish their time outside in the garden as they bounce on the trampoline, play in the water, ride scooters and pull up vegetables from their own designated garden.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's health and wellbeing are promoted as the childminder has an up to date first aid certificate and ensures that well stocked first aid kits are available at all times both in the house and when going on outings.

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Helping children to be healthy

The childminder supports younger children by using the Birth to three matters framework and has in place an observation and recording system of their progress which is shared with their parents.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are kept safe, secure and well protected. The premises provide adequate space and the childminder completes regular risk assessments with the majority of safety aspects in place. Although, the garden is on two levels and due to recent changes the steps are not protected and the garden hose is unravelled causing potential hazards. Children have participated in a road safety course promoting their wellbeing in the community. A thorough fire risk assessment at the premises has been completed by the fire service with the fire engine visiting which promoted interest from the children. The childminder ensures fire blankets and alarms are all in place and checked frequently. The children participate in regular fire drills and the childminder ensures that new children participate in a fire drill at the earliest opportunity.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder acts in their best interest and has an understanding of child protection and has completed an initial child protection course. She has information available which includes the details of the Local Safeguarding Children's Board.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children's welfare is promoted with the childminder having well maintained required documentation in place with polices and procedures to promote children's safety and wellbeing.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy, involved and interested in a wide range of activities where the childminder provides appropriate support offering praise and encouragement, so raising children's confidence and self-esteem. Children independently put on their shoes, wash their hands and can select some activities. They have a wide range of toys and resources available with a separate play room.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children participate in a wide range of activities both inside and outside including planting and growing vegetables and a variety of cooking activities. For example, they ice cakes they have made the day previously and enjoy decorating; they weigh and measure ingredients developing

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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 their numerical skills as they make flapjacks and select fruit to squeeze through a juicer to make their own fresh juice for snack time.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children enthusiastically participate in board games and take it in turns to move. They excitedly build a camp in the lounge using blankets and negotiate items they can take.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder ensures she meets the individual developmental needs of the children in her care through discussion with the parents, feedback forms and developmental records she maintains. She uses the Birth to three matters framework to promote and support younger children and monitor their progress.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is outstanding. The childminder is organised and ensures that children get individual attention. For example, she looks at and discusses a spider in its web they have discovered in the garden with one child and then invites others to take a look. Children receive a warm welcome and develop a sense of belonging as each child selects their own peg to hang their belongings on and make their own label for their peg.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children develop an awareness of the local community and the wider world through visits to the local parks and the surrounding area. They have a wide range of resources showing people from around the world with Inuit dolls in national costume, books showing varying types of homes, posters, puzzles and books. Posters show the world and the postcards received are displayed and children identify the different countries.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Clear, consistent behaviour management strategies, policies and procedures are shared with the parents. The childminder is a calm effective role model and the children develop an understanding of the house rules and table manners. They are polite and courteous saying please and thank you. They support one another and are kind and considerate to one another.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder works closely with the parents and carers to meet children's individual needs; she communicates frequently and ensures they are well informed through newsletters, leaflets, policies and procedures, a daily record sheet for younger children and developmental records.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides. Children are settled and at ease in a well-organised environment. Children are comfortable in their surroundings even though some of them have been attending for only a short time. They are aware of behavioural expectations and the house rules. Children benefit from the childminder's careful planning and organisation of the day to enable worthwhile activities to be available with children attending different days with varying timetables.

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Organisation

Comprehensive robust policies and procedures are in place which are shared with the parents and promote children's continuity of care and promote wellbeing. The childminder has thorough detailed documentation in place and is aware of procedures to follow. The childminder is a network childminder in her area and keeps up to date with information and regular training.

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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

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to ensure all adults of the household complete relevant checks; ensure procedures are in place to obtain medication consent from parents prior to administering; and to develop a knowledge and understanding of child protection issues and procedures. The childminder is aware that all checks require to be completed and will inform Ofsted when her son is approaching 16 years old; her eldest son has now left home. The childminder obtains signed consent from parents before the administration of medication. The childminder has attended initial child protection training; she has polices and procedures in place and contact details of outside agencies.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards. 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 then 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): • ensure that all areas of the garden are safe, equipment is secured and the steps between the varying levels of the garden are protected

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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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