St Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 119695 Inspection date 09/11/2009 Inspector Vivienne Rose

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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 was registered in 1996. She lives with her two children aged 15 and 16 years in Bethnal Green in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The whole of the childminder home is used for childminding, except for the bedrooms. The setting is accessible. There is access to a garden for outdoor play. The family have several rabbits and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to provide care for a maximum three children under eight years at any one time no more than three of which may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children in this age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to several groups with the children. She is a quality assured member of Tower Hamlets E.2 Childminding Network. She has NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education.

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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

The childminder has good relationships with parents, which enables her to obtain knowledge about the children and their families, home lives and individual care needs. She has some systems in place to assess children's learning and development, and is keen to continue to develop these systems to ensure children progress at their age and stage of ability. However, at present these systems do not give a clear picture of children's progress across all areas of learning. Her systems for self-evaluation enable her to identify some areas for development, which the childminder wishes to address as part of continuous improvement. While the childminder records most children's attendance in the register this is not complete for each child.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that details of all children attendance is maintained appropriately to safeguard their welfare (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 09/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written permission for those children who are collected by people other than their parents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  continue to develop observation and assessment and planning systems in order to fully identify experiences for each child across all six areas of learning  update knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters, for example, the maintenance of records of existing injuries.

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the early years provision

Children are protected in the home because the childminder has procedures in place to ensure that children are never left alone with anyone who has not been vetted. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to safeguard children; clear risk assessments and emergency evacuation drills are carried out. The childminder has an understanding of what do if she has concerns about a child in her care and how to recognise signs and symptoms of abuse. The safeguarding policy is shared with parents. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and any accidents which occur are recorded accurately to ensure children's well- being. However, she does not always remember to record pre-existing injuries to fully safeguard children. In addition she does not effectively complete the attendance details of all children, which is a legal requirement. The childminder obtains parental permissions to administer medication, emergency treatment and

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the early years provision

outings. However, written permission has not been obtained for people other than the parents to collect a child. She has a number of policies and procedures in place relating to her business and the care of children which are shared with parents. These include those relating to equal opportunities, safeguarding and complaints. The childminder arranges some resources in her home at the children's level to promote independence. She promotes equality and diversity and provides children with some resources and activities to foster awareness of the wider world. Children are treated as individuals and with respect and there is suitable policy relating to inclusion in place. In addition, children's individual details are in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a system of self-evaluation and has identified some areas for development; these include to develop her knowledge regarding cultural festivals and religious festivals. Some goals have been achieved, for example, to take the children swimming. The childminder has good links with early years support workers and has attended an introduction course to the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has recently made links with the school where the children attend to share information and to support the children's learning.

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the early years provision

Parents are informed about their children's learning and development through daily discussions and photo evidence of their development. The childminder works with them to enable them to make contributions towards their children's next steps of learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children appear happy and settled within the environment and the childminder has built good relationships with them. She interacts with the children at their level and supports their learning in their play. For example, when the children set up the railway track, she encourages them to think about the shape they have made. At the same time she takes the opportunity to discuss safety issues with them about railway tracks and what you should remember when you see a level crossing. Children enjoy recognising the numbers on the bean bags and counting.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has devised observation and assessment systems to track children's learning and in line with the early learning goals. Next steps are devised and some activities are planned for children. However, at present she does not sufficiently plan across all six areas of learning to ensure children are provided with the broad range of activities.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing satisfactory communications skills; they talk about what they had for dinner and why they must cross the roads safely looking both ways. Children enjoy looking at books and listening quietly to stories. They have opportunities to develop hand and eye coordination, using emergent writing and mark making skills when they draw and write in their scrap books. Playing with numbered beanbags and using the number cards help to learn to problem solve to support their skills for future life. Children have some opportunities to develop physically when they go to the park and learn to take risks where they are safely supervised. Through these activities they learn to develop their balance and confidence skills. They learn about healthy eating and what is good for them to eat. For example, they enjoy eating nutritious meals and snacks, such as fresh fruit and yoghurt and raisins. Children are able to ask for a drink when they feel thirsty

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and outcomes for children

and know that going outside in the fresh air to the park helps them to stay healthy.

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and outcomes for children

They show some dexterity when the put the railway track together carefully. Children enjoy making cakes, mixing the ingredients. They enjoy cutting and sticking and gluing using a variety of materials to promote their creative and skills. They enjoy talking about the Zebra and his stripes and why the Giraffe has a long neck to help him eat from the trees. This helps them learn about the wider world. Children are beginning to learn about the needs and customs of others when they share books which display people with disabilities and they celebrate Diwali, talk about Ramadan and how people worship in different cultures.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to take turns when they want to play the toy trumpet. They work alongside each other and to show respect for others. They are asked to be polite and to learn to say 'please and thank you'. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe when they cross roads when out and about in the community and they know that they must look left and right for traffic. They participate in emergency fire drills and help to tidy up and clear away toys to make sure that they do not fall or trip. 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 3 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 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 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/11/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/11/2009

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