All Saints CofE First School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 129919 Inspection date 07/12/2009 Inspector Anahita Aderianwalla

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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 1990. The childminder works with another childminder between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. There are currently four other childminders registered to mind at this address, all working on a variety of days. She lives with her husband and one adult child and one child, aged between 22 and 12 years. The kitchen/family room is used for childminding purposes, with access to the lounge and dining room for undisturbed sleep. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for three children in total; and when working with other childminders at the above premises, may care for no more than six children in the early years age group. Currently, there are 19 children on roll in the early years age group. The group offers planned activities appropriate for the age group.

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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

The childminder provides an extremely warm and caring environment for children. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development through the childminder's in-depth knowledge and understanding of them and a high priority is attached to children's welfare. This creates an exceptionally inclusive environment where children's individual needs are met in full. The exemplary relationship the childminder shares with parents, carers and other providers ensures that they work together very effectively to meet children's individual needs. The highly motivated childminder is able to evaluate her practice very well and has an excellent ability to develop her childcare provision for the benefit of the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue taking part in relevant training to promote professional development

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly professional. A high priority is given to safeguarding. The childminder's clear understanding of child protection issues helps to protect children from unvetted people and dangerous situations. She carries out thorough risk assessments to prevent accidents and teaches children how to stay safe. For example, they take part in fire drills and discuss what to do in the event of an emergency. Children’s welfare is safeguarded extremely well, as the childminder, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the co-minders, assistant and other household members have had suitable checks completed. The children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged by gentle reminders from the childminder to pick up the toys so they do not trip. This positively contributes to children learning to keep themselves safe.

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the early years provision

The childminder has exceptionally high aspirations for quality. She meets children's welfare, learning and development needs very well as she has a strong focus on ensuring every child is valued, included and achieves as well as they can. The childminder is currently undertaking a NVQ level 3 and frequently attends training events. She has an enthusiasm for learning and continually strives to develop her childcare service. She is enthusiastic and passionate about driving forward with improvements to ensure better outcomes for children. The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form, which has helped her to focus on the service she offers.

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the early years provision

Documentation is impeccable. It is very well organised, readily available, stored securely to protect confidentiality and amended as soon as changes occur to keep information up to date. All essential records are in place and there are written policies to meet all the welfare requirements. A high level of organisation is continuously maintained as the childminder works with other co-minders in her home to ensure that the service offered runs efficiently and contributes to the children's ongoing safety and well-being.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents and other professionals is excellent. Parents are given very good quality written information when their children start, which clearly explains the childminder's role and responsibilities. They are kept extremely well informed of their children's progress and experiences through daily discussions with the childminder, daily diaries and information displayed on the notice board for parents. The childminder effectively uses feedback from parents, carers and children to develop her practice. Parents' views and wishes in relation to how their children are cared for, are respected.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has attended training on the Early Years Foundation Stage, and demonstrates a very good understanding and commitment to implementing it extremely well. Her comprehensive knowledge of individual children fosters a firm feeling of trust and security. The childminder's highly perceptive observations and assessments of the children enable her to plan a rich and exciting curriculum that takes into account children's individual starting points, abilities and interests. Children's progress is tracked in their individual record folders, and next steps are recorded. Planning covers all areas of learning and ensures that the activities are a good mix of indoor, outdoor and child-initiated play. This enables children to make excellent progress towards the early learning goals.

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and outcomes for children

The children have excellent opportunities to develop their communication, language and literacy skills. The childminder builds on their fascination with early reading and writing by providing them with meaningful opportunities to practise This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their mark making skills and learn about writing for a purpose. This is further enhanced by children having free access to electronic toys and access to Information Technology resources, such as digital cameras. Children love to read and are enthralled as they look through very good quality self-made picture and word books of activities they have achieved.

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and outcomes for children

Regular outings familiarise the children with the local community and help them to develop important social skills through visiting local shops, parks and the library. Children have regular exercise in the garden, taking part in energetic activities like playing on ball games, playing with hoops and ride on toys, that all promote the children's physical development. Healthy eating is a strong feature of the provision. Children are provided with very nutritious healthy meals and they develop an excellent awareness of foods and health as they help to grow herbs in the childminder's garden, and have opportunities to learn about brushing their teeth and discuss the benefits of healthy eating.

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and outcomes for children

The children behave well. They learn compassion and consideration through the sensitive guidance they receive from the childminder. The childminder communicates very well with the children, she understands that children communicate in many ways and uses gestures and non-verbal communication very effectively to help all children learn and understand the world around them. They celebrate festivals from around the world and see positive images of diversity in the wealth of readily available resources and toys they interact with every day. For example, children made Raksha Bhandan bracelets for each other, learning to understand different customs. These influences teach the children to respect and value other people and other ways of life. Relationships are excellent and, as a result, children are happy and secure. They receive exceptional support from the childminder, who is an excellent role model with exemplary childminding practice.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop into confident individuals with a love of exploration and learning. They develop positive self-esteem as they receive plenty of praise and encouragement from the childminder. Overall, children thrive in the care of the childminder and develop confidence and a wide range of skills for their future benefit and well-being. 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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