Trent CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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101328 Unique Reference Number 30 October 2007 Inspection date Hilary Elizabeth Tierney Inspector

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Integrated 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 AND NURSERY EDUCATION

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE AND NURSERY EDUCATION

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 AND NURSERY EDUCATION

The quality and standards of the nursery education are good. the time of the inspection there were no children in receipt of nursery education. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide nursery education.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder lives in a three-bedroom, semi-detached house on the edge of the Cotswold village of Bourton-on-the-Water. She shares her home with her husband and two teenage children. The whole of the house is available for the childminding with the main care taking place on the ground floor. Upstairs bedrooms are available for sleeping. Children have access to an enclosed rear garden with grassed and patio areas. Local amenities nearby include play parks, primary schools, soft play and a library

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder registered in 1993 and may provide care for six children under eight years. The childminder uses an assistant when numbers require. She has a total of 14 children on roll, of whom 12 are under eight years old. Currently no funded children attend. The childminder

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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 offers full-and-part-time care all year round, and before-and-after school care during school term. Children are taken to the parent-and-toddler group on a regular basis.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is outstanding. Children are protected from the spread of infection because of the high levels of hygiene and cleanliness the childminder has put into place. She is a good role model and encourages children to wash their hands thoroughly after using the toilet, before snacks, meals and being outside. Children clearly understand why they need to wash their hands, they all have separate hand towels for drying their hands. This helps to minimise the spread of infection. Nappy changing procedures are good, the childminder wears gloves, uses anti-bacterial sprays to clean the changing mats and ensures she wipes babies' hands with wipes after she has changed their nappies. This helps them to understand they will need to clean their hands as they get older. The childminder has requested permission to seek emergency medical advice or treatment from parents and prior written permission is obtained to enable her to administer medication. All

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Helping children to be healthy

necessary paperwork is in place to record any accidents and any medication administered to children. These records are shared with parents.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children learn about healthy eating through a good range of balanced snacks and meals that are freshly prepared by the childminder. Children are given choices at snack time, they all decide what they want for snack, the colour of their plate and drink they would like. Children sit well together at the table to eat. This is a social time and children talk with each other and the childminder about what they have done at home and school. Drinking water is easily available for all children and drinks are offered regularly to younger children. The childminder has an excellent understanding and awareness about children's special dietary needs and meets them well.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children have good access to the enclosed garden and are given choices about what they want to do when in the garden. For example, children were observed collecting leaves, playing in the sand and riding bikes. Children explore, investigate and develop their curiosity through walks in the countryside and to school.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is outstanding. Children thrive in a safe, welcoming, friendly, relaxed environment. They are free to move around easily. Resources are of high quality and in excellent condition. They are all easily accessible for children. Children understand they help to tidy up before a selection of different resources are taken out. The childminder uses resources to help her provide a stimulating and interesting range of activities for the children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are safe in the childminder's home. The childminder has an excellent awareness of safety and has put into place all necessary precautions to ensure children are safe at all times. Written risk assessments are in place. Fire evacuation procedures are clear and practised with

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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 children, and clear records kept. Children understand about keeping themselves safe through careful explanations from the childminder, for example, children understand they should not run in the house because they may slip and hurt themselves. All authorised people to collect children have been recorded on registration forms and emergency contact numbers for parents are kept easily accessible. Children are well supervised at all times. A detailed outings procedure is in place and helps the childminder keep children safe when away from the home. All written parental permissions are in place.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are well protected. The childminder has an excellent understanding and awareness of all procedures and how to safeguard children. Both childminder and her assistants have completed recent child protection training. A detailed procedure is in place and shared with parents. The childminder records existing injuries of children and shares these with parents. The childminder is confident she could deal with any concerns effectively.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy, content and settled in the childminder's home. A well planned routine ensures that they are able to play, have a quiet time and use of the outside area. The childminder interacts extremely well with all children. She talks with them constantly as they play. Children's communication skills are promoted well, the childminder asks good open questions to help them think and learn, for example, 'where do you think this goes' and 'what do you think this is?'. Children take part in activities with excitement and enjoyment. Children were observed having the story of 'The little red hen' read to them, which they thoroughly enjoy taking an active part in. The childminder used excellent props to help children understand the story. This included a bag of grain, toy rat and masks which the children were excited to wear. Children play well together, they share and take turns as they play and enjoy each other's company. The

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

childminder provides a good range of stimulating and exciting activities which help children learn and develop. The Birth to three matters framework is used effectively to help plan younger children's activities.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The quality of teaching and learning is good. The childminder demonstrated a good understanding and awareness of how she plans and helps children learn and develop. She has detailed planning of activities. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrated a good understanding of the Foundation Stage of learning and how she uses it to meet the requirements of children in her care. Assessments are detailed, activities evaluated and observations completed on children regularly. However, the childminder does not use these effectively to help her support children who require more support, or those who are more-abled and, this does not enable her to plan for their next stages of learning and development. All areas of learning are covered in activities provided. For example, evidence shows that children take part in a variety of activities including stories, creative and imaginative play, mathematical development and

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

learning about the world around them. The childminder demonstrated that she plans opportunities for children to develop their interests and curiosity. Evidence shows there is a good balance of free choice and adult-led activities for children, and activities are guided by children

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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 good. Children are happy and content at the childminder's home. They have a sense of belonging and are able to gain confidence as the childminder encourages them to make decisions for themselves, for example, what they would like for snack, meals and whether they would like to play outside. Resources are balanced and reflect the diversity within the community. The childminder uses resources effectively to increase children's knowledge of the world around them. The childminder is careful to treat all children as individuals. She knows them well and has a good understanding about how to meet children's individual needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They are well mannered and polite at all times. Children were observed asking to leave the table when they had finished meals or snacks and thanking the childminder for their food. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' to each other and the childminder, without any prompting from her. Children show care and concern for each other, older children help the younger children to get their coats off, when they return back from school. They relate well to each other and the childminder. The childminder knows the children well and is a good role model for them. She is calm, caring and affectionate towards them. The childminder uses praise and encouragement effectively and children respond with good behaviour. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is fostered.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Partnership with parents is good. Parents are invited to share what they know about their child and their wishes are respected. A detailed brochure is shared with parents, this includes a summary of policies and procedures, details of the activities provided, the areas of learning and information about the childminder's family. Regular monthly newsletters, two-way daily diaries and verbal communication at the beginning and end of the day ensures consistency between home and childminder. The childminder sets time apart in the evening when parents may contact her by telephone to discuss any concerns should they need to. Parents are also invited to attend a six monthly meeting with the childminder where they are able to discuss their child's progress and renew contracts.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. The childminder is well organised and comprehensive paperwork is used to help her support children's well-being. Detailed policies and procedures are reflected in practice and shared with parents so children benefit from consistent care. A detailed complaints procedure is in place. however, the system for recording any complaints should they occur is not clear. All necessary documentation is in place, registers are clear and up-to-date, a record of assistants' attendance and a visitors' record are kept. The registration certificate and parents' poster are clearly displayed. All records are kept confidential and secure. Separate files for each child are in place.

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Organisation

Children benefit from the high level of care provided by the childminder. Time is organised well to enable her to spend all her time with the children. Their needs are met well. Use of her home is well planned and children are able to wander between rooms freely. There is a good range of resources which the childminder uses effectively to support children's learning and development in all areas.

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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 The childminder's management of her provision is good. She uses an assistant when numbers dictate and they have completed regular training to help increase their knowledge and understanding about child care. The childminder is committed to improvement and is open to new ideas. Parents are asked to complete questionnaires yearly, which the childminder uses to improve her practice. The childminder completes detailed self-evaluation sheets to help her identify her strengths and weaknesses.

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Organisation

The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

The provider had one recommendation from the last inspection. This was to continue to extend the availability of writing materials and children's easy access to books. The provider now ensures that children have easy access to writing materials and easy access to books.

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Complaints since the last inspection

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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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 AND NURSERY EDUCATION

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE AND NURSERY EDUCATION

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 AND NURSERY EDUCATION

The quality and standards of the nursery education are good. the time of the inspection there were no children in receipt of nursery education. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide nursery education.

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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): • further develop systems for the recording of any complaints

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The quality and standards of the nursery education

To improve the quality and standards of nursery education further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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The quality and standards of the nursery education

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 • develop further planning and evaluation of activities to help plan for children's next stages of learning and development.

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The quality and standards of the nursery education

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 nursery education

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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