The Wilnecote School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 138936 Inspection date 06/01/2010 Inspector Victoria Vasiliadis

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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 1993, she lives with her two adult children in a residential area of Ruislip in the borough of Hillingdon. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding and a downstairs cloakroom is available. A secure enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. There is a small step to the front of the premises.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years at any one time. Currently, she has 10 children on roll, of these, four are within the early years age range. She also cares for six children within the later years age range. The children attend on a part-time basis. 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

Children with English as an additional language attend the setting and are supported by the childminder.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The children are settled, secure and happy in the care of the childminder. This is as a result of the warm, welcoming and safe environment that is provided. All children are learning and developing and their welfare promoted as a result of the childminder's knowledge of the children in her care and through the activities and resources that she provides for them. The childminder works well with parents, carers and others to identify and support the individual needs of all the children. The childminder is in the early stages of self-evaluation and these processes are developing and emerging. She is keen to make improvements in order to develop and enhance the service she offers.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the systems for self-evaluation to further enhance the experiences offered to children and families.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow in relation to child protection issues which includes monitoring, recording and reporting concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place that identify potential hazards and has addressed these, this ensures that children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. In addition, the childminder has clear written policies and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 procedures in place to support her practice in relation to children's safety and welfare. She has also attended child protection training, this ensures that her knowledge is current.

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the early years provision

Positive outcomes for children are promoted by the childminder's capacity to make improvements as she has addressed issues that were highlighted at the time of her last inspection. For example, she now ensures that all of the children's records are confidentially maintained. The childminder is in the early stages of self-evaluation and these processes are developing and emerging. She shows a commitment to developing her service and has attended training through the local authority in order to develop her knowledge and understanding of child care issues. The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and develop and therefore, children are making good progress in their learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed effective links between the parents, carers and others involved in the care of the children. Parents and carers are encouraged to share what they know about their child. For instance, parents provide the childminder with all the necessary information needed to ensure that the child is well cared for. Contracts and consent forms which hold all the necessary information to ensure the children's needs are identified and met are maintained. She has developed learning journals for each of the children within the early years age range. She provides parents with a daily communication book which identifies what the children have achieved and what the parents can work on at home in relation to children's ongoing development. In addition, the childminder talks to the parents on a daily basis and school staff when collecting children. As a consequence, the children's individual needs are identified and met.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with stimulating activities, resources and learning opportunities which has a positive impact on their ability to make progress across all areas of their learning and development. The childminder plans activities and an environment that is well matched to children's different interests and stages of development. Play resources and furniture are of good quality and well maintained and designed for the comfortable use of the children. Resources are easily accessible as most are stored at the children's level in boxes and low-level units, this enables children to self-select and make choices in their learning and play.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from regular outings to local parks, the library, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, Ruislip Lido and walks locally. The childminder makes effective use of the outdoors and weather conditions. For example, the children recently visited the local duck pond as it had frozen over and discussions take place about the snow and how it feels. These opportunities provide children with many positive learning experiences and helps them to learn about their local environment. The childminder strives to promote an inclusive environment where children's individual needs are met. She encourages children to accept and respect others through her interaction, role modelling and the experiences she offers them. Children are learning about each other's customs and festivals as the childminder acknowledges This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 different festivals such as Chinese New Year, Christmas and Diwali. Parents are

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and outcomes for children

encouraged to share their knowledge in order to extend children's experiences of the wider world in which they live.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is developing as the childminder supports their understanding of how eating and hygiene promote good health. For example, healthy eating projects have taken place and through creative activities the children have identified times when it is important that they wash their hands. The children are helped to feel safe as they have secure, warm and caring relationships with the childminder which enables them to explore their surroundings from a secure base. In addition, children can play and work feeling safe and secure as the childminder maintains clear, reasonable and consistent limits. Children are helped to understand what is right and wrong as the childminder talks to them and gives explanations to help them to understand why certain behaviour is not acceptable. In addition, children are praised for their efforts and achievements which supports their self-esteem and confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children have many opportunities to access books, music, songs and stories which helps to develop their communication, language and literacy skills, for instance, the children enjoy dancing to music and appropriate vocabulary is introduced alongside the children's actions. For example, up, down, side and flick. Simple conversations take place about particular topics which are then extended leading to further discussions that are linked to colours, shapes and numbers. Children enjoy having stories read to them, some of which are available in dual languages to support those children who have English as an additional language. The childminder works well with parents and carers to ensure that if children have English as an additional language then key words are sought from parents to support the child. 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 2 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 2 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: 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

 develop and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 22/01/2010

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) 22/01/2010

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