Wellington Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 107230 Inspection date 24/11/2009 Inspector Angela Ramsey

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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 April 1996. She lives with her husband and two children aged 17 and 15, in a four bedroom house, located in the London borough of Southwark. The whole of the ground floor of the premises is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The property is close to local schools, parks and transport services.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, of these not more than three may be under five years, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. The childminder works jointly with another childminder and together they may care for a maximum of six children under eight years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is currently minding six children under five years, which is a breach of her registration conditions. 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 inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is currently minding six children under five years, which is a breach of her registration conditions. She also has an insecure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and is therefore unable to effectively support the welfare, learning and development of children in the early years age range. The childminder's lack of action in response to all the recommendations set at the previous inspection, highlights concerns about the capacity to improve.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 obtain 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) 30/11/2009

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further?

 devise and implement a system to carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing, which includes an assessment of required adult:child ratios. This 30/11/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment must take account of the nature of the outing and be reviewed before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare)  conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly- at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) - also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register 30/11/2009

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further?

 plan and provide experiences which are appropriate to each child’s stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 29/01/2010

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further?

 undertake sensitive observational assessment in order to plan to meet young children’s individual needs (Organisation) 29/01/2010

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further?

 gain knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements so that children are provided with an educational programme that will enable them to make progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of learning (Early learning goals) 29/01/2010

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further?

 complete a paediatric first aid course (Safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare) 29/01/2010

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further?

 ensure the record of children's attendance is accurately completed at all times and include a record of the staff looking after them (Organisation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 30/11/2009

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 ensure details of all evacuation drills are recorded

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended a safeguarding course and devised a safeguarding policy and understands her responsibilities in reporting concerns should a concern arise. The childminder, adult members of her household and her co childminder have completed Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) checks.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping children safe. For example, the children are always supervised when in the childminder's home. When on outings and trips young children are safely harnessed in their buggies and older children wear wrist bands. However, a system to carry out a full risk assessment for each type of outing, which includes an assessment of required adult:child ratios is not in place. Also, a risk assessment which assesses the safety of the rooms and garden used by the children have not been completed. Smoke alarms and a fire blanket have been fitted. The childminder explained that evacuation procedures are practised with the children, however the details are not recorded. In addition This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to this, children's arrival and departure times are not recorded.

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the early years provision

Written references and thank you letters indicate the childminder works well in partnership with parents. Parents are able to view policies and procedures which are displayed. Due to her lack of understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage the childminder is unaware of the need to establish links with other settings providing education and care for children in the Early Years age range.

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the early years provision

Children move around the childminder's home confidently, clearly demonstrating a sense of belonging. An appropriate range of safe, age appropriate toys, resources and play materials are provided both in the dining room of the childminder's home and in the summer house. In the summer house these are organised to ensure they are easily accessible to children, encouraging their independence and freedom of choice.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's lack of knowledge of the EYFS means that children's learning and development is significantly restricted as they are not being offered a balanced curriculum that reflects the six areas of learning. Also, observations of the children as they play are not kept. Therefore the childminder is unable to plan activities to further develop children's next steps in learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled, are appropriately cared for and they have access to a sufficient range of toys and equipment that are suitable for their age and stage of development. The childminder sets out a range of toys for the children each day and allows them the opportunity to make a choice about what they want to play with. For example, the children enjoy completing puzzles and being read to. The childminder knows the children well and works in harmony with her co childminder.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes the children on outings which enhance children's physical skills. Visits to local childminding groups develops children's social skills as they meet with their peers. Trips to parks, playing outdoors in the childminder's garden and in the outdoor play space of childminding groups also enable children to practise their large motor skills as they can run, climb on apparatus and ride tricycles and scooters.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has attended a basic food hygiene course. Parents provide their children's meals and snacks and these are appropriately stored to ensure they remain fresh. However, the childminder's first aid certificate has expired and not all parents sign permission forms giving their consent for emergency medical treatment or advice. The failing of which impacts on safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. 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 4 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 4 The extent to which children feel safe 4 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: Not Met (with actions)

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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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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be Kept) 30/11/2009

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