Darfield, All Saints, Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 106625 Inspection date 03/02/2010 Inspector Shirley Ann Jackson

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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 0300 123 1231, 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: 0300 123 1231 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 1997. She lives with her husband and teenage daughter in a semi-detached house, located off the main Fishponds Road in the Eastville area of the city of Bristol. Minded children have access to the ground floor through lounge, and the family bathroom, which is accessed via the kitchen at the rear of the premises. The front of the lounge is also used as a sleeping area for babies. The are several pets in the home, including a cat, a parrot, a tortoise, four leopard geckos, a chameleon and a corn snake in a locked tank. A small enclosed rear garden, with both paved and decked areas, is available for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age group. There are currently five children on roll aged from 18 months to three years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children to a childminding group, drop-in sessions at a local children's community venture and on trips and outings on a regular basis. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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 meets the needs of the children by recognising them as unique individuals. She promotes most aspects of children's welfare with success. However, not all required records are in place. All children are making suitable progress in their learning and development. However, the childminder is not always using the information gathered from observations and assessments to plan the next steps in each child's learning. Positive working relationships are in place with parents to ensure they are kept informed about the setting. However, she has not built links with other registered settings which minded children attend. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice to identify what works well. However, gaps in her provision have not been identified nor have areas for development and those who use the setting have not been involved in the process.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain written parental permission, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 08/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  conduct a full risk assessment for each type of outing, this must be reviewed before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 04/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop observations and assessments in order to effectively plan for the next step in each child's learning  encourage parents to contribute meaningfully to the observation and assessment process  build links with other settings children attend to ensure that practitioners regularly share the children's development and learning records and any other relevant information  use the self-evaluation process to identify priorities for development and consider how to involve parents and children in this process

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the early years provision

The childminder has produced written policies and procedures which reflect her daily practice. These are shared with parents to ensure they are kept informed about the setting. The childminder has conducted risk assessments on her home, garden and for some outings. However, these do not state when it was carried out, by whom, the date of review and they do not cover all outings taken with the children. Children are appropriately safeguarded by the childminder. She has a sound knowledge of the indicators of abuse and neglect. She is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Most required documentation is in place. However, the childminder has not obtained parental permission to seek necessary emergency medical advice or treatment. This poses a potential risk to children's well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes suitable use of the available space within her home. Children are asked which resources they would like and the childminder brings these into the lounge for the children to play with. A few resources are stored in a small bookcase in the lounge where children play and others are stored in a cupboard in the front part of the lounge which children can choose with supervision.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are sound. When they first approach the childminder she shares her childminding folders with them. These contain all the information they need to know about how the setting is organised. Ongoing information is then shared through daily diaries, informal feedback at the end of each day and sharing children's progress books. However, there are few opportunities for parents to contribute to these books. The childminder has friendly links with other settings which children attend. However, they are not regularly sharing children's learning and development records. The childminder offers an inclusive setting by obtaining key words in children's first language, recognising the importance of this to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children and their families.

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the early years provision

The recommendation raised at the last inspection has been addressed helping to keep children safe. The childminder has completed a written evaluation of her practice. This begins to identify what is working well. However, this is not yet robust enough to enable her to identify gaps in her provision. She has not identified areas for further development nor have those who use the setting been involved in the process.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well and are comfortable in the company of the childminder. They are supported in their play as the childminder is on hand to become involved in their play if required. The childminder offers a range of activities and experiences which over time cover all areas of learning. This enables all children to make suitable progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a system in place to observe and assess the children as they play. These progress books outline what children have played with and enjoyed doing and almost all entries are supported by photographs. However, the childminder is not identifying the next step in each child's learning in order for them to progress. This means that activities and experiences offered to children are not always challenging and are not based on their current interests.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure and demonstrate a sense of trust with the childminder. They show pride in their own achievements, for example, child said 'look at mine' when he had finished making marks on his card. Older children show care and concern for younger children, such as, saying 'be careful' when she slipped on the laminate floor. Children develop social skills and enjoy being with and talking to adults and other children. For example, they visit groups most weekday mornings and also visit other childminders. Children's early communication skills are fostered by the childminder through conversation and singing. The childminder sometimes uses Makaton with the children to help all of them communicate, even with limited language. They enjoy looking at books on their own and sharing them with the childminder. Their early writing skills are promoted as they take part ion a range of activities requiring hand-eye

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and outcomes for children

coordination, such as, threading buttons. Children's early maths skills are promoted as the childminder uses maths language during play. For example, she asks children how many pieces of fruit are left on the plate at snack time. Some children recognise, and talk about, numerals and basic shapes during their play. Children find out about the natural world as they help the childminder to feed her tortoise. They also enjoy visits to Bristol Zoo, the city farm and Slimbridge Wildfowl Trust. Children enjoy playing with technological toys, but these resources are limited. Children's creativity is fostered as they play with a variety of materials. Children enjoy singing and dancing to the music which the childminder play throughout the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about positive hygiene practices as they clean their hands with wet wipes before eating and after helping to feed the tortoise. Parents provide food for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their own children, ensuring they enjoy their own, familiar food. This is stored appropriately by the childminder to ensure it stays fresh. Children have regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise as they play in nearby play parks or in the childminder's garden. Children learn about safety as they regularly practise emergency evacuation drills with the childminder. 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 3 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: 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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