St George's Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 117815 Inspection date 08/10/2009 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 1998. She lives with her teenage child in Hanwell in the London Borough of Ealing. The areas of the flat that are used for childminding are the lounge, main bedroom and bathroom facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has no pets. The childminder attends the local pre-school groups and she walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding two children in the early years age range. She also offers care to older children before and after school. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children have a wonderful time as they access an exciting range of activities which helps them to make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. The strong emphasis on partnership with parents and others means that children's individual needs are met very effectively. The childminder successfully creates a welcoming and secure environment where children's welfare is paramount. Children are developing a very good appreciation of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder is enthusiastic and fully committed to continually monitoring and evaluating her service to maintain this high quality childcare.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 provide more opportunities for children to recognise their name in the setting.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for in a very warm and welcoming home. The childminder is extremely well organised and she is very clear about her role and responsibilities as a registered childminder. She has an excellent awareness of safety issues and is extremely vigilant in her supervision of the children. Risk assessments are carried out for both the premises and outings. As a result, children are cared for in a very safe and secure environment. Children are safeguarded as the childminder updates her knowledge and keeps a breast of current child protection procedures. The childminder has a clear policy that is shared with parents and reflects current local guidance. There is ample space for children to move around comfortably as they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 help themselves to very good quality toys and resources. Their needs are exceptionally well met because all the documentation and records required for the

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the early years provision

safe and effective care of children are in place.

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the early years provision

The childminder completes the Ofsted self-evaluation form to help her to make judgements about her childminding service and she involves parents and children in this process. She successfully recognises her own strengths and weaknesses, and has great capacity for continuous improvement because she has high expectations of herself as well as the children. The childminder considers how she will continue to improve her childminding service, for example, by providing more opportunities for children to recognise their name in the environment. She keeps up-to-date with necessary changes and recognises the importance of continually developing her skills through training courses, reading childcare articles and working closely with other childminder colleagues.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in a very positive and productive manner with parents, maintaining long term and consistent relationships. Children's emotional well-being is nurtured as the childminder gathers detailed information about their development when they first start, as well as any specific requirements to support their welfare and routines. Children benefit from very close communication systems between parents and the childminder. Parents receive copies of the childminder's comprehensive policies that underpin her excellent provision. They also receive photos on their mobile phones of their child at play which is reassuring for them. The childminder provides clear progress reports for parents that are significantly linked to the early learning goals outcomes. Questionnaires and letters show that parents are very happy with the childminding service provided and hold the childminder in high regard.

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and outcomes for children

Children are having a fabulous time; they love the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in which they play and learn. Children benefit from the childminder's excellent knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals and the provision of an exciting and well-planned curriculum. Ongoing assessments are used very effectively to monitor children's progress and the information gathered helps the childminder to identify what she needs to do to help the children to achieve their next goal. Planning is tailored to the needs of individual; the childminder is flexible in her approach to children's learning and she builds on the children's current interests such as cars and motor bikes. Children are involved in a very stimulating range of activities which are interesting, fun and develop their curiosity, creativity and imagination. A lovely activity with the children demonstrates their delight as they paint autumn leaves that they collected. The

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and outcomes for children

childminder encourages children's early communication skills by providing an environment rich in conversation. She helps them to develop their listening skills and stimulates their thinking by asking lots of open-ended questions. Children enjoy a wide selection of stories, for example, Owl Babies, the childminder uses puppets and props to capture children's ongoing interest at story time. Children are developing many skills for the future; they are practising their early writing skills as This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 they paint, chalk and draw. They extend these skills as they make passports, luggage labels and shopping lists. There are many activities which encourage children to explore and investigate through using their senses, for example, shaving foam, play dough, jelly, sand and water. Children have excellent opportunities to recognise colours, shapes and numbers, for example, as they fit

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and outcomes for children

puzzles together and explore volume and capacity during sand and water play. Numerous outings and activities help to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world, for instance, observing squirrels and tadpoles in the garden. They talk about recent events whilst looking at photos, for example, knocking on the doors of the Pooh Bear characters' houses on their visit to Hundred Acre Wood. They find out about their local community as the childminder plans and organises trips to the farm and dentist. Children are able to make excellent progress with the caring and encouraging support that the childminder provides.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about healthy lifestyles; they enjoy actively participating in snack time preparations as they cut up their different fruits. The childminder provides nutritious foods and children help themselves to drinks when they are thirsty. Children’s health is promoted as the childminder sustains excellent levels of hygiene throughout her home. Children brush their teeth after meals, which also reinforces good hygiene practices. Children enjoy daily fresh air and exercise as they experience regular outings to the park and local pre-school settings where a wider range of physical activities are available. When playing in the garden, children play with a variety of equipment such as tricycles, dolls pram, tunnel and balls. They are learning to keep safe as they discuss road safety and stranger danger. Children know what to do in the event of a fire because they participate in regular fire drills.

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and outcomes for children

Children are highly valued as individuals and they are developing a very positive self-image, amazing confidence and esteem. They proudly show the photos of themselves and their art work to visitors. They gain a positive attitude towards others and an excellent understanding of the wider world through access to a lovely range of toys and resources. Children are learning about other people's beliefs as they celebrate festivals. They enjoy making 'Divas' for Diwali and they use chopsticks to taste noodles as they celebrate Chinese New Year. Children are having a wonderful time as the childminder meets all of their individual needs with utmost kindness and care. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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