Stockley Academy

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 134797 Inspection date 31/03/2009 Inspector Carol Patricia Willett

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has been registered since 1989. She lives with her husband and adult son in a house situated in a quiet residential cul-de-sac in Knaphill near Woking, Surrey. There is easy access to the premises from the road. There are local amenities, schools and preschools nearby and Woking town centre is a short drive away. The children use the ground floor of the house for play and sleeping. There is a securely enclosed rear garden for outdoor play. The childminder also makes regular use of local play venues and groups. The family have a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding seven children, of which four are in the early years age group and three are over eight years. The childminder drives or walks to local schools to take and collect children and regularly attends toddler groups in the area. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has a level 3 diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. The childminder has very good organisational skills, providing a warm, nurturing, family environment where children are happy, confident and secure. Children's individual needs are taken into account and met as the childminder develops strong partnerships with parents, working effectively to develop inclusive practice. Children independently access resources and actively occupy themselves, learning through well-supported play. The childminder observes children's play and completes assessment records, however these do not clearly identify links to the early learning goals in children's next steps in learning. The childminder has a good awareness of her role and responsibilities. She is committed to improve her practice through self-evaluation, completing relevant childcare qualifications and attending workshops to further her own knowledge and skills.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements in order to effectively plan for children's next steps in learning linked to the early learning goals This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children play and learn in a secure, warm, family home where they are very happy and settled and well supported in their play. The childminder has completed a self- evaluation process in order to identify areas for improvement in her provision. She identifies her training needs and takes positive steps to improve her practice, completing a diploma in Childcare, Learning and Development and other relevant workshops.

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provision

The childminder has very good organisational skills, is enthusiastic about her childminding practice and has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities. She has a written safeguarding policy to support her practice, records visitors to her home and has attended safeguarding training to improve her knowledge of child protection. She has an extremely good awareness of safety and undertakes daily checks to ensure the premises, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for the children.

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provision

The childminder develops good relationships with parents, which contributes significantly to children's well-being and learning. They receive useful information in a pack that contains details of the policies and procedures. Children's welfare is safeguarded as the childminder maintains a comprehensive range of documentation which is very well organised and maintained. The childminder obtains all necessary consents, respecting parents' wishes, which ensures children's welfare and learning and development needs are met.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are very happy, secure and confident in the childminder's care as she is very affectionate and caring, developing strong bonds with them. They develop good self-esteem and learn to behave well, playing well alongside each other, as the childminder treats them with care and respect, encourages good manners and acts as a good role model. The children enjoy close moments with the childminder as they sit and look at books. The childminder sits on the floor as she supports children's learning and skills as they complete jigsaws and they use their imaginations as they play with cars, tea sets and animals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children learn through play and the childminder is flexible with her day to ensure it meets their needs ensuring there is time for physical activity and rest times. The childminder provides good daily opportunities to develop children's skills through the provision of adult led activities, free play and daily outings to different children's groups. Children develop in independence and make choices as they are able to self select from a range of easily accessible, age appropriate toys and freely explore their environment. Children confidently approach adults when they are interested in what they are doing, such as using a laptop. The childminder has a very good knowledge of children's interests and development and she uses this information to further develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. For example, when children show interest in technology they go to visit the Look Out and Mercedes World for hands on active learning. They make good progress as

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they learn through fun play activities and the childminder has record systems in place to track children's progress and plan for their progression. She regularly observes children's play and takes photographs of the children for their development records. These are used to successfully plan for children's next steps in learning. However, next steps in planning are not clearly linked to the early learning goals.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is extremely well safeguarded as the childminder has highly effective routines to ensure her home is clean and safe. Children keep safe as the childminder has identified and minimised risks through thorough risk assessments of the home and when on outings. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as they take part in regular recorded fire drills. They talk about road safety using resources at the children's group to develop their knowledge and understanding of crossing roads safely. The childminder is vigilant about safety as children play, ensuring toys are packed away when children lose interest to avoid trip hazards. Children develop an understanding of healthy living as they enjoy healthy nutritious snacks and meals that are freshly prepared by the childminder. Children's drinking cups are available throughout the day so they drink sufficiently for their health. The childminder develops children's understanding of healthy

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

lifestyles as they learn simple hygiene in daily routines, such as washing their hands before eating and after having their nappy's changed, which prevent the spread of germs and promote their good health. They help wipe the table before snack time as the childminder provides each child with a cloth to help her. They enjoy fresh air as they play in the garden daily and have regular outings to local parks to use larger equipment to develop their physical skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 1

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 1 How well are children helped to be healthy? 1 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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