Shepperton Green County First School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 130049 Inspection date 18/01/2010 Inspector Jane Mount

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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 was registered in May 1992. She lives with her husband and adult son. The property is situated in Watford, Hertfordshire and is close to local shops, parks and schools. All areas of the premises are included in the registration, although, the ground floor is mainly used for childminding purposes. A fully enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The family have no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The registration is for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time with no more than three children in the early years age range. The childminder is currently minding two children who are both in the early years age group. Overnight care is not provided.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of a local childminding group.

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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 is developing a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is generally implementing it well. Children share warm, friendly relationships with the childminder and are happy and secure in her care. She provides a range of play and learning experiences to ensure children make progress in their learning and development, although, observation, assessment and planning systems are still in the early stages of development. Close partnerships with parents ensures that all children are fully included and their needs are met. Children are safeguarded and their welfare is protected. However, processes for monitoring the setting to ensure continuous improvement are not fully effective and consequently some required documentation is not in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 make a record of risk assessments clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 02/02/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further observation and assessment systems and use these more effectively to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress  implement a quality improvement process, such as self evaluation, to monitor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and extend effective practice and to ensure continued improvement.

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the early years provision

The environment in which children are cared for is safe and their welfare is safeguarded. For example, the childminder ensures all household members have appropriate background checks completed. She also has a brief child protection policy in place along with child protection guidance leaflets and contact information and is familiar with the child protection procedures to follow should she have a concern. The childminder is conscious of safety and has appropriate measures in place to maintain children's safety. For example, stair gates and cupboard locks are in place and she closely supervises children. Children learn how to stay safe and ongoing visual assessments are effective in ensuring the environment remains safe and children are protected. However, written risk assessments which detail how potential risks are minimised are not yet in place.

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the early years provision

Children's care, learning and welfare are generally promoted because the childminder puts the needs of each of the children in her care first. She has many years experience caring for children and has a sound knowledge of child development and a high regard for children's wellbeing. The childminder is beginning to become familiar with the EYFS framework and understands the need to keep up to date with current childcare practices. She has attended some training in the past and has plans to update her child protection and first aid knowledge in the near future. Recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed and the childminder is generally aware of her key strengths and some of the areas requiring development. However, no systems are yet in place, such as self evaluation, to monitor and evaluate her practice to ensure continued improvement.

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the early years provision

Resources are generally accessible and developmentally appropriate and the childminder welcomes the children in her care and their parents into her home. All children and families are valued and appreciated and the daily routine is organised to ensure children are included and their individual needs are met. The childminder has a portfolio to share information with new and prospective parents which includes some written policies. Parents receive their own copies of the childminder's policies and procedures. Information is then verbally exchanged with parents to ensure children's needs are met and includes information about their child's day and their progress and achievements. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude and awareness to working in partnership with other early years settings delivering the EYFS, such as the pre-school, nursery or school children may attend, to ensure continuity in children's care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a generally secure knowledge of the welfare requirements of the EYFS and has strategies in place to promote and safeguard the health and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 welfare of the children in her care. For example, she has a clear sickness policy she follows if children are unwell which minimises the risk of cross infection. Children learn simple personal care routines to keep themselves healthy such as washing their hands before eating. Healthy eating is promoted and children receive a balanced and nutritious diet. They are beginning to develop an understanding of healthy eating as they are provided with some healthy food choices and are encouraged to eat a variety of fruit and vegetables. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure they are aware of their children's daily dietary intakes and children's individual special dietary needs are catered for. Children develop a

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and outcomes for children

positive attitude towards being active as they have regular opportunities to practise and develop their physical skills. For example, they enjoy practising their new found skills of jumping up and down. Positive relationships between the childminder, parents and children enable children to feel secure and settled in the childminder's care. Children's safety is protected and they are developing an understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, when out walking they discuss road safety or when playing in the garden know it is safer to go down the steps backwards. The childminder has an emergency fire plan which she has practised with the children and, therefore, children are learning how to stay safe in an emergency.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is beginning to develop a sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the EYFS. Children are making progress in their learning and development as the childminder knows the children in her care well. Overall, the childminder is aware of children's abilities through close observations of their play. However, systems are not in place to clearly show how children are progressing and the information gained from observing children is not used effectively when planning future activities and play experiences to support children fully in their learning. There is a mixture of adult led and child initiated play and children experience a range of play experiences which are enjoyable and generally cover the six areas of learning. From an early age children are able to make some decisions and independent choices in the activities they play with as the environment is organised with some resources at child height and

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and outcomes for children

are accessible. The childminder supports children in their play asking questions and engaging them in conversation to support their language and communication skills. For example, they look at books together and enjoy discussing the pictures. Children's numeracy and problem solving skills are promoted with some activities such as cooking when children help to weigh the ingredients and they enjoy counting how many cakes they have made. Children's behaviour is managed well due to the childminder's consistent approach with clear boundaries set. The childminder regularly uses praise and encouragement to develop children's sense of achievement and to promote their self-esteem. For example, the childminder claps her hands and praises a younger child who is learning to walk and who successfully takes a few steps. Children are beginning to learn how to share and are praised by the childminder when they take turns to play with a favourite toy.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy music and enjoy singing and dancing. They have some opportunities to express themselves creatively. For example, they are able to participate in a variety of art and craft activities such as drawing and colouring, play dough and cutting and sticking. Children are beginning to gain some understanding about diversity and the wider world. For example, through discussion children learn about other countries such as Spain. Children have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 opportunities to learn about the local community such as when they visit the local shops to buy fruit. They learn about the environment such as when they go for walks and discuss nature and children enjoy feeding the birds and squirrels. 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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