Audenshaw School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 136273 Inspection date 15/09/2009 Inspector Zahida Hatia

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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

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 1995. She lives with her husband and two daughters, aged 14 and 15 years old. They live in a three-bedroom end-of- terrace house in the Filton area of South Gloucestershire. The house is close to the local Further Education college and within walking distance of local amenities such as shops, parks and schools. The whole of the property is registered for childminding. There is a fully enclosed back garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children in the early years age group. Care is provided on a full and part-time basis throughout the year. She currently has five children on roll on a part-time basis, all of whom 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is very supportive in helping children make good progress in their learning and development and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children have their individual needs met. The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge of good quality childcare through attending relevant training and has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Strong purposeful links have been developed with parents and carers, which ensures that they are kept well informed about their child's progress. Documents are well organised, including a comprehensive range of policies and procedures. The childminder is in the process of formalising her practice effectively to demonstrate continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop systems for recording children's progress, including matching observations to the areas of learning to identify learning priorities  continue to develop systems for identifying strengths and areas for improvement to raise the quality of care and education

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the early years provision

Children are well motivated, happy and confident in the childminder's care. All documentation, including detailed policies and procedures, is very well organised and confidentially maintained. The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and is confident about the procedures she is required to take should there be a concern about a child in her care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Relevant documentation required for the safe management of the provision is in place, which includes effective written risk assessments and records of fire evacuation practices.

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the early years provision

The childminder places utmost priority in ensuring relationships with parents and carers remain strong. She fully values parents' contributions and keeps them well informed about all aspects of their children's progress. Children's development records are used as the basis for regular discussions with parents about children's development and achievement. This enables parents to extend children's learning at home. The childminder gathers feedback from parents and carers about the service she provides through regular questionnaires. She has received extremely positive comments about the quality and range of activities provided. Parents are very complementary about the service she provides and would happily recommend her to others. The childminder recognises the importance of establishing purposeful links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, to ensure successful delivery for those children attending both settings.

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the early years provision

The childminder is fully committed to developing her knowledge and practice and has attended relevant training courses. Recent courses include first aid and an Early Years Foundation Stage workshop. She welcomes future training to further enhance the good care she already provides. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her practice. However, this is not yet fully developed to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The recommendation made at the last inspection has been successfully addressed and reviewed in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and plans activities well to support the individual needs of children within the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is skilled in providing an inclusive service for all who attend her setting to ensure they feel valued and secure. Children are confident and inquisitive learners and make independent choices form the good range of toys and resources available to them. These are clearly labelled, using pictures to ensure that each child can make their own choice. Flexible plans are in place to allow the childminder to respond to children's interests and to ensure children are happy and engaged in their learning and play. The focus of activities is on the children as individuals, which enables them to achieve as much as possible. The childminder records detailed observations of children's activities. However, these are not fully linked to the areas of learning to support and identify learning

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and outcomes for children

priorities within the Early Years foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children display extremely warm, close relationships with the childminder which results in them fully enjoying their time spent with her and in becoming confident learners. Their communication and language skills are developing very effectively as they confidently communicate with one another and adults present. The childminder skilfully questions them, encouraging them to use language for thinking as they describe recent outings with their parents. They practise their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 mark-making skills as they select different crayons and make pictures to take home. Children's problem-solving and numeracy skills are developing well, as they confidently count how many pieces of toast they have on their plate at snack time. Children are given good opportunities to learn about their local and wider community as they visit local parks and places of interest. Here they have

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and outcomes for children

opportunities to develop their physical abilities as they climb the apparatus, such as slides in the park. Children learn about diversity and difference through age- appropriate books and resources and celebrating cultural festivals and events.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has realistic expectations in accordance with each child's age and stage of development and responds well to their individual needs and requests. Children are well behaved and respond positively towards the childminder. They are happy to help with tidying up and respond well to the praise and encouragement given to them. Children are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene and are becoming increasingly independent in their personal care. For example, they know they must put their hands over their mouths when they cough and are encouraged to use paper tissues.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe because the childminder regularly talks to them about personal safety. For example, she talks to the children about the importance of holding hands when crossing roads and listening to her instructions when on outings. The childminder's flexible routine incorporates time for active play, quiet play and rest, enhancing children’s well-being and meeting their individual needs. Children do not attend if they are sick, which enables the childminder to protect others from illness and infection. The childminder provides a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals which further contributes towards children's overall good health. 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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