Water Hall Primary School

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 143264 Inspection date 11/03/2009 Inspector Michele, Karen Beasley

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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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 registered in 1987. She lives with her husband in a house in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The house is accessible and is within walking distance to local schools, pre-schools, shops and a park. The ground floor of the property is used for minding which includes a designated playroom. The children also have use of an upstairs bathroom. There is a fully enclosed rear garden available for outside play. The family have a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently eight children on roll, of which four are in the early years age range. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate. Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment where consideration is given to children's individual needs, health and well-being. An emphasis is given to ensuring children feel confident and secure within their surroundings. Information is gathered from parents regarding children's specific needs. Suitable toys and equipment are available to all children. The childminder has knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). She provides appropriate learning and development opportunities, although no systems are in place to assess and observe children to ensure their ongoing progress is fully promoted. Policies and some procedures are not in place to meet the requirements of the EYFS.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 increase knowledge and understanding across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that the provision meets all regulations for children's welfare and learning and development requirements (Educational programmes) 13/04/2009  introduce robust procedures to identify children's starting points and assess their ongoing progress towards the early learning goals (Assessment arrangements) 13/04/2009  ensure observations and assessments are used to 13/04/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identify learning priorities enabling each child to achieve their full potential (Assessment arrangements)  ensure that all regulatory policies and procedures are in place (Documentation) 30/04/2009 To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 build and maintain effective working partnerships with parents, carers and other agencies in relation to children's learning and development

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provision

The childminder has addressed all her previous recommendations in full. She provides a caring approach and has implemented appropriate safety equipment to minimise hazards within her home. The childminder has considered how to keep children safe when they go on outings. Children benefit from the relationships with parents and information is shared openly, building links between their homes and the setting. The childminder is able to tell the parents what their children have been doing on a daily basis. However, no documentation is in place for the children in the EYFS age group, therefore children's next learning steps are not identified. No systems have been devised to enable the childminder to liaise with other early years providers. Consequently, parents are unable to build on their children's learning at home. The childminder has an understanding of the child protection procedures and all adults in the household have been vetted, helping to safeguard

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provision

the children. However, there are no written policies in place to safe guard children and to promote their welfare. Some correct procedures are in place such as recording accidents and medication. The childminder has started to use self- evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses to address her practice. Some thought has been given to act on areas for improvement. However, the childminder has not identified the need to assess children with regards to the EYFS. The lack of policies and procedures in the setting does not ensure the childminder is fully meeting the children's needs and current legislation.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

All children have access to a range of resources, activities and experiences that are suitable for their age and stage of development. The play and learning environment is bright and stimulating and covers all six areas of learning. Children's independence is promoted as they are encouraged to take on and off fancy dress clothes and select resources from storage boxes. This successfully develops their decision-making skills and freedom of choice. The childminder has an understanding of the early learning goals. Children enjoy a mix of child-initiated play and adult-led activities that cover areas of the curriculum. However, the childminder does not make any assessments of the children in the EYFS age range to fully support their learning. Consequently children's needs are not being fully met. All children benefit from the quality interaction from the childminder; she plays at their level, engaging them in purposeful conversation as they take part in

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

activities. The childminder uses praise to increase children's confidence to try new This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 things such as counting numbers and identifying animals in the toy farm. The childminder has organised her home well to provide plenty of space for children to free flow from indoors to outdoors. Children have frequent opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise through visits to the park, library and walks to local attractions. Children develop an awareness of our diverse society through using a range of resources that reflect different cultures and beliefs. 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? 4 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 4 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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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