Kingfisher Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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143876 Unique Reference Number 17 March 2008 Inspection date Janet Sharon Williams 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 approximately 23 years. She lives with her partner and one adult daughter in Brixton Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. Childminding takes place on the ground floor. The property is close to local shops, parks and public transport links. There is a fully enclosed paved 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 currently has three children on roll.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in a very clean home where good hygiene habits are put into practice. For example, children's hands are washed before and after meals and using the toilet. The childminder uses gloves for nappy changing and the changing mat is cleaned with anti-bacterial

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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 spray. Effective procedures are in place for recording medication and accidents. All accidents have clearly been recorded and parents have been asked to sign the details on collection of their child. However, the childminder has not obtained written parental permission for emergency medical treatment. Although the childminder has a well stocked first aid box, her first aid certificate has expired. However, she is going to renew it in the near future for children.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children's meals are provided by parents and the childminder works well with them to ensure children have their health and dietary needs met. Children are provided with healthy snacks, such as, fruit, bread sticks and yogurts. Drinks are offered at regular intervals.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children have plenty of daily physical exercise through making good use of the outdoor play area and local parks where they can run freely and have plenty of fresh air.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children are kept safe through all of the necessary safety precautions taken to minimise accidents. For example, cupboards have restricted opening facilities, where hazardous and dangerous substances are kept, a smoke detector is available on each level, there is a BS approved fire blanket accessible in the kitchen and stairs are inaccessible to the children.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children have space to move around freely and independently. They have access to a range of toys and play materials according to their age and stage of development. For example, there are soft toys, musical activities, large and small bricks, cars, dolls, a doll's house, books and a range of resources which children can use their imagination creatively, such as art and craft materials.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children are protected through the childminder having a sound understanding of issues surrounding child protection and safe guarding children. The childminder has clear written documentation on safeguarding and protecting children.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children enjoy a broad range of activities, both within the home setting and wider environment. The childminder sets out a range of toys for the children each day and she allows children the opportunity to choose activities for themselves. Children benefit from playing with musical activities, completing puzzles and enjoying art and craft. Their day also include trips out to various children's groups and parks. This provides children with a range of additional experiences within their environment.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children have good relationships; they get on well with their peers and other adults. Younger children enjoy being close to the childminder, for example, sitting on her lap. The childminder spends quality time with the children, teaching them basic pre-school learning, such as letters. She also spends time talking to the children listening to what they have to say. This develops their language and social skills. Overall children are developing and learning.

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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 from a diverse community. They have some opportunities to develop an awareness of equality of opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice, such as, celebrating festivity events. They also have access to some resources and play materials that reflect diversity and disability awareness, such as books, puzzles and dolls.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder is currently caring for no children with learning difficulties or disabilities. She is aware of her role and responsibility, any concerns arising that a child may have a learning difficulty/disability she would seek professional support or advice.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are well behaved, sociable and share well. Good behaviour is encouraged through treats, frequently being praised about what they are doing. The childminder also uses positive phases, such as, well done. This gives them confident and develops their self-esteem.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children are well cared for through a positive relationship being established with parent. All relevant information is in place, which includes parents and children's details to ensure children are looked after according to parent’s wishes and ensures that their individual needs are met. The written terms of agreement also include permission for outings and taking photographs.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children are cared for in an environment that is safe and secure and their individual needs met. Although, not all household members over the age of 16 years have a Criminal Record Bureau check. This is in the process of being done. The daily routine is well-organised and good use is made of space where children can play in a relaxed and motivated setting. They are happy, content, relaxed and enjoy their time at the childminder. The childminder has a weekly activity plan in place which includes many of the areas of children's learning and development within the Foundation Stage curriculum. This ensures that children are provided with a balanced range of activities which allows for active and quite play indoors and out.

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Organisation

Most of the mandatory procedures are in place and recommended documentation. Although, the childminder keeps details of children's regular arrival and departure times, she does not maintain a record of the occasion that may vary from these. For example, if they arrive late or leave early.

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Organisation

Overall the setting meets the needs of children for whom it provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to ensure that all records, policies and procedures relating to childminding activities being readily accessible on the premises and available for inspection at all times; improve safety in the kitchen; provide resources reflecting positive images of disability, ethnicity and gender; provide a means of recording child protection concerns and a written policy on the exclusion of children who are ill. All of the recommendation have satisfactorily been addressed to promote the well-being and care of children. An action was also raised with regards to the childminder updating her first aid certificate. The childminder has not completed a first aid course for babies and young children. However, she has made a recent application to attend a training course on the first available date to enable her to carry out successful first aid in event of an emergency.

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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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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

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): • obtain parental permission for emergency medical treatment • update first aid certificate by attending a first aid course for babies and young children • ensure all household members over the age of sixteen undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check • ensure that children's attendance records include their arrival and departure times

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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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