Bishop Stopford School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 137086 Inspection date 10/09/2009 Inspector Rebecca Hurst

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Type of setting Childminder to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 08456 404040, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk 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.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. 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 1992. The childminder lives with her husband and her daughter. They live in a house situated in a residential road in Bromley within walking distance to a local park. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and toilet provision is provided upstairs. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

It is a non-smoking household and there are no pets.

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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. The childminder may care for no more than six children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently three children on roll and of these two are in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are very happy and settled because they are valued and supported within their day to day activities. The childminder makes time to talk to and play with the children. The children approach the childminder with confidence and feel comfortable in her care. The lack of written risk assessments for the home and outings affects the safety of the children, as risks are not fully identified to protect the children. The childminder has the capability to maintain continuous improvement, as she works on the recommendations that have been set at previous inspections. The childminder works with parents to ensure the children's starting points are obtained so she can work on and progress these with the children. The childminder evaluates her provision by looking at the practices of others and using these to base her provision on.

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further?

To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 make a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (suitable premises, environment and equipment) 30/09/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure all children have consent to seek emergency medical treatment  improve assessment procedures to include written observational assessments This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and the next steps of development

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the early years provision

The childminder has some of the required records and documentation which have necessary information for the on-going support of each individual child. Although the childminder is able to effectively explain procedures she will undertake to safeguard children in her care, she does not have written risk assessments in place. It is a specific legal requirement for these to be recorded. As a result, safety risks are not fully evaluated to protect children. The childminder ensures that all household members have full Criminal Record Bureau checks in place and that any visitors are not left alone with the children. This helps to protect the children from harm. Children's health and welfare are promoted through effective implementation of childminding policies, which are shared with parents at the start of any placement. The childminder does not have permission in place to seek emergency medical treatment. Consequently, the safety of the children is not fully

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the early years provision

protected in an event of an emergency. The childminder has up to date first aid qualifications.

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the early years provision

The childminder is effective in sharing all relevant records with the parents, including any accident and medication records and daily information about activities and events. The childminder is positive about the inclusion of all children. She works to ensure that children of all ages are provided with appropriate activities and experiences. The childminder shares photos she has taken with parents so they feel part of their child's day. She also gives daily verbal feedback about the day and progress on their development. The childminder has started to pick children up from nursery and obtains feedback from the staff which she relays to parents. Parents are encouraged to talk about what their children enjoy, are like at home and how they spend their weekends. The childminder builds on these experiences when planning activities for the children or discussion.

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the early years provision

Children learn about diversity and equal opportunities from meaningful and well thought out resources. The childminder teaches the children about townships in South Africa through photos and resources she has gathered on trips to the country. Children are also taught about different religions through visits the childminder has made to Hindu temples and through her knowledge.

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and outcomes for children

Children explore the environment and are happy and secure with the care from the childminder. The childminder ensures children are settled by giving them lots of attention and cuddles. The deployment of resources ensure children are able to acquire independence skills through self selection. The children are able to self- select arts and crafts, puzzles books and role play activities. Children's individual learning and development is very well supported by the in-depth knowledge that the childminder has of each child in her care. The childminder does not have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 written observational assessments on the children. The childminder is able to verbally describe the stages the children are at and how they are developing. As a result of not having written assessments there are missed opportunities to enhance the children's development and learning, through the next steps. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder works with the parents to gain the children's starting points and works with these.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a clear understanding regarding the importance of using positive strategies to support children's behaviour. She actively encourages children to share and take turns. She is careful to monitor the children at play to ensure that toys and equipment are used safely and appropriately. The childminder ensures children access activities which cover the six areas of learning. She adapts the activities to suit the needs of the children that are participating in them. For example, children of all ages participate in a cooking activity which the childminder explains at a level they all understand.

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and outcomes for children

Children play and move around in a clean, tidy and well organised home, promoting their health and welfare. They enjoy healthy nutritious meals and snacks and plenty of drinks. The childminder regularly encourages the children to have a drink and ensures they are in easy reach for them to access themselves. Children are developing skills for the future through support in using a wide range of learning resources. Children are carefully supported to learn good basic hygiene skills through the use of effective hygiene routines. Children have their own flannels which prevents cross contamination. The childminder reminds younger children, who are toilet training, to use the toilet. 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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children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement

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and managed?

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement The effectiveness with which the setting deploys resources 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s engagement with parents and carers

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Stage

The quality of the provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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Stage

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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