All Saints CofE First School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 129919 Inspection date 22 November 2005 Inspector Suman Willis

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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 has been registered since 1990. The childminder works with another childminder between the hours of 08:00 and 15:15. There are currently 5 other childminders registered to mind at this address, all working on a variety of days. The childminder also provides out of school care until 18:30. She lives with her husband and 2 adult children and 1 child, aged between 10 and 21 years. The kitchen/family room is used for childminding purpose with access to the lounge and dining room for undisturbed sleep. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for 3 children in total and when working with

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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 other childminders at the above premises, does not care for more than 9 children under 8 years. There are currently 27 children on roll of which 5 are in full-time education. The group offers planned activities appropriate for the age group.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children's physical needs are developing well as they walk around the toys and use age-appropriate resources. For example, one child particularly enjoyed climbing in and out of large plastic storage box. They enjoy regular fresh air as they play in the garden. Children are given opportunities to promote their large motor skills as they play on the ride on toys and ball games in the garden. Children's understanding of good hygiene practice is very well promoted through play and by singing nursery rhymes. They join in enthusiastically to actions of 'this is the way we clean our teeth'. Children's hygiene levels are very well maintained by the childminder wearing disposable gloves when changing nappies. This also ensure that cross infection is minimised. Children's health needs are fully met because the childminder has up to date first aid training and parent's consent to administer

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Helping children to be healthy

medication and emergency aid. Children's individuality is fully respected by the childminder who seeks information from parents about children's individual dietary needs. She offers parents the option of them providing their children's meals or for her to provide cooked meals. Children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. For example, they happily ate toast for snack and a vegetarian pasta dish for lunch. Children are able to rest and sleep according to their own sleep routines. The childminder uses 'Birth to three matters' framework to ensure that young children's health needs are fully met.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Children enjoy playing in a safe and welcoming environment where age-appropriate toys are well laid out to enable them make independent choices and move around safely. The childminder carries out a regular daily safety check of the house. This procedure could be further enhanced by developing a more robust system which ensures that all adults in the house are familiar with the childminder's safety procedures. All resources are hygienically well maintained and checked for safety. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as rules about sitting down when eating are re-enforced by the childminder. Their boundaries are clearly defined by safety measures implemented by the childminder such as safety locks fitted to

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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 cupboards in the kitchen. Children's safety during emergency evacuation is well promoted. There is a clear procedure displayed for all adults to follow should the need arise. Children are protected by the childminder's knowledge and understanding of child protection. All adults over the age of 16 are suitably vetted.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is outstanding. Children are very settled and comfortable in the care provided by the childminder. They enjoy choosing their own play materials from an excellent range of resources which promote development in all areas. Children are engrossed in a wide range of interesting activities on offer to them. They sustain interest and enjoy sharing books with the childminder. They join in enthusiastically to singing the rhyme 'Hickory, Dickory, Dock' while looking at the picture of a clock in the 'Spot' book. Children are motivated to learn because of the childminder's ability to promote development through play. She extends their story time of 'Spots' bedtime routine by encouraging children to talk about their own bedtime experiences. For example they are excited as they tell her about having bubbles in their water when they have baths. Children happily participate in circle rhymes and follow instructions to 'Here we go round the

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

mulberry bush' extremely well. They are fully supported as they learn the alphabet and relate this to their names. They show delight when their names are called out whilst singing rhymes and clap enthusiastically when they get the sound of the letter correct. They are successful communicators and have their individual needs fully met. All activities are adapted to ensure that all children can participate at their own level. For example, thicker paint brushes and crayons encourage younger children to enjoy painting and drawing.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is outstanding. Children are cared for by a childminder who promotes individual needs very well. She seeks information from parents about children's routines, likes and dislikes, this enables her to be fully prepared to care effectively for every child. Children learn about the wider society through a variety of activities around different festivals. They learn to care for the plants as they plant grape seeds, apples and herbs. Children benefit from the positive attitude the childminder has about working with children with special needs. She is supportive and adapts activities to ensure that they reach their full potential. Children are very settled and play comfortably alongside each other. They are developing their understanding of helping by the enthusiastic approach the childminder has. For example, they are encouraged to tidy by the childminder singing 'this is the way we put toys away'. They relish the praise offered to them as they

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Helping children make a positive contribution

successfully put toys in the right place. Children's care is fully enhanced by the childminder developing a strong relationship with parents. This enables her to share information with parents to actively support children's development. A daily dialogue between the childminder and parents ensures that any changes to children's routine is implemented immediately thus

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 ensuring that children feel secure through consistency of care at all times. Parents are updated on the new complaints procedure which in included is the childminder's portfolio for parents.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children are cared for by a childminder who is keen to update her practice and implement changes as they arise. She ensures that other childminders working with her are fully vetted and have completed appropriate training. Younger children benefit from the childminder's ability to implement the 'Birth to three matters' framework. All children enjoy being able to participate in a wide range of activities because of the childminder's organisational skills. The area used is well laid out and activities adapted to suit various ages. Therefore, children are well protected and cared for by a childminder who values their needs and is able to promote their development at all levels. All policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated as necessary. The provision meets the needs of those children who attend.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder agreed to have a procedure in place to protect herself and other childminders from allegations of abuse. She agreed to keep an accurate time of arrival and departure. The childminder also agreed to record all issues discussed with parents. All incidents are now recorded, an accurate register showing times of arrival and departure is in place and a record of all issues discussed is maintained. Therefore, safety and development of all children is fully monitored and a record of incidents further protects children and all adults.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there has been no complaint relating to 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 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 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

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

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • develop risk assessment procedures that further promote safety within the setting.

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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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