Sedley's Church of England Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 149123 Inspection date 26/11/2009 Inspector Patricia Mary Champion

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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 2001. She lives with her husband and two children aged 13 and 15 years. They live in a house in a residential area in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding. Access is via one low step into the front door. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder also works with an assistant.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding five children in the early years age group. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools and pre-schools to take and collect children. The family has a parrot, three cats and fish in an aquarium and in a pond and also keep chickens in the garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes children on regular outings to the local park and library. She is a member of the National Childminding Association and an approved childminding network. The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and also those who speak English as an additional language.

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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

All children are fully included and their individual care and learning needs are well met. The childminder has developed exceptional partnerships with parents to ensure continuity of care and to keep them fully informed of their children's development and progress. She has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements and generally implements them successfully to promote very positive outcomes for all children. The childminder works closely with her assistant and her network development worker to ensure that continuous improvements are made.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid certificate is on the premises at all times when children are present (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 01/05/2010

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  enhance the fire log and evaluate how the fire drills were carried out, including details about any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

An extensive range of policies and procedures are in place to help protect children's safety, which are available to parents on disc, keeping them informed of the service provided. All the relevant risk assessments are implemented to protect children from harm. The childminder and assistant regularly check all areas of the premises and give careful consideration to potential hazards while on outings. This enables the children to move around safely and freely. The childminder attends regular training and has a good understanding of safeguarding children issues and procedures, which helps to protect children. The childminder is vigilant about the security of the children and visitors to the home are monitored. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and can deal with minor injuries and accidents. However, when the assistant works alone for short periods, there is not a person with a full paediatric first aid certificate supervising the children and this is a

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the early years provision

breach in welfare requirements. Much of the documentation is systematically organised and well-maintained. The childminder and children regularly practise emergency evacuation procedures. However, the information recorded in the fire log does not yet include sufficient evaluation about how the fire drills were carried out.

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the early years provision

The childminder regularly participates in relevant childminder training and Early Years Foundation Stage workshops, to keep her practice fresh and well-informed. Self-evaluation is accurate and the childminder modestly evaluates her strengths and seeks areas for further development to improve outcomes for children. The childminder demonstrates a very positive attitude to providing an inclusive environment. The childminder uses sign language to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities participate fully and make good progress. Visual prompts are used to convey messages and support children with English as an additional language. Children celebrate festivals from around the world and see positive images of diversity in the wealth of readily available resources and toys they handle every day. These influences teach the children to respect and value other people and other ways of life.

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the early years provision

Excellent links have been developed with parents and this enables the childminder to share a wide range of information. For example, newsletters for individual families include a wealth of photographs and keep parents informed of the activities children take part in. All parents receive a welcome pack on registration and the daily diaries, reviews and children's development journals are shared with parents on a regular basis, which helps to keep parents informed of children's progress towards the early learning goals. Parents take an active part in the children’s learning when they donate dressing up clothes, contribute their observations of what children can do within the daily diaries or participate in completing questionnaires. Extremely positive comments are made by parents who This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 really value the helpful advice the childminder gives and appreciate the exciting

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the early years provision

range of activities she provides. The links with nearby pre-schools are developing well and the childminder is well aware of the importance of liaising with key workers to enhance continuity in children’s care and learning.

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and outcomes for children

Highly perceptive observations and assessments of the children help the childminder to plan a rich and exciting curriculum. The childminder is fully aware of children's individual needs because she has very good systems in place for observation, assessment and planning. She consistently uses her observations to plan interesting first-hand experiences matched to individual children’s interests and capabilities. This ensures children make extremely good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder compiles beautifully presented ‘learning journeys’ for each child with many photographs and examples of artwork linked to recent learning experiences.

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and outcomes for children

An extremely wide range of interesting resources is independently available to children, which they access confidently enabling them to make choices and decisions about what they do. The children respond well to the childminder's enthusiasm and motivation and clearly enjoy their learning. The provision of a wide selection of books gives children ample opportunities to enjoy the written word. Even the youngest children enjoy listening to stories, pointing out what they see in pictures, recalling events or anticipating what happens next. The childminder takes into account the different ways in which children learn and makes stimulating home-made games and puzzles based on their interests to specifically encourage their problem solving and numeracy skills. A wide range of art and craft activities are planned to allow children to use an exciting variety of materials when designing highly individual pictures and models, which are displayed for everyone’s

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and outcomes for children

appreciation. Very interesting outdoor activities are also provided as children grow vegetables in the garden or they take great pleasure in feeding the chickens.

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and outcomes for children

Children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged by gentle reminders from the childminder to pick up the toys so they do not trip or when discussing sensible road safety. They are learning about the importance of good personal hygiene and are becoming increasingly independent in their personal care. Hand washing forms an integral part of their routine. This is further promoted through appropriate discussions and the use of effective visual reminders. The childminder implements good hygiene procedures for nappy changing, to ensure the personal care needs of the very young are met really well. She has a very good knowledge of nutrition and plans a varied menu for children, which is both appetising and healthy. When tired from their exciting activities, children sleep peacefully and undisturbed. The children behave well and they learn compassion and consideration through the sensitive guidance they receive from the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

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 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 1 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 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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