Mursley Church of England School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 110444 Inspection date 15/01/2010 Inspector Doreen Forsyth

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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 1996. She lives with her two adult sons in a terraced home near the centre of Newbury in Berkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for up to six children at any one time; of these, three may be in the early years age group. Currently there are six children on roll, five of these are under the age of five.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is an active participant of the local childminding 'drop-in's' and other children's activities in the area. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and the West Berkshire Childminding Network. The family have two pet cats.

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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

Children enjoy their time with this experienced and effective childminder. She helps them to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of all children and understands that they all have individual needs. She ensures that all of the children are supported so that no one individual is disadvantaged in any way. The childminder endeavours to build strong partnerships with parents so that they can work together to ensure children's welfare and educational needs are met. The childminder effectively self- evaluates the quality of the provision she provides and has met the recommendations set at the last inspection.

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further?

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

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further?

 include into the planning how the children's individual learning needs, that have been identified in the observations and assessments, will be met  add dates for future review to the risk assessments.

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the early years provision

All of the records, policies and procedures that are necessary for the efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and to promote the children's safety and well-being are in place and well kept. The childminder has attended safeguarding children training and is very confident in the procedures she would follow if she has any child protection children concerns. She shows parents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 the safeguarding policy that she would use. All the adults in the household have been appropriately vetted and the childminder ensures that any unvetted adults do not have unsupervised access to the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder is a well-qualified, experienced and capable early years practitioner. She undertakes regular targeted training in order to enhance her professional knowledge. She provides a well-organised learning environment, where the children are able to help themselves to a good selection of age appropriate resources that are stored within low level storage units. Other resources are stored in a large cupboard; their use is rotated so that children access a wide range of interesting resources. The younger children can freely explore the toys that are available throughout the lounge. The children pass through the kitchen to reach the patio area of the garden, which is fenced off for the children's sole use. There are suitable outside play resources stored here and an attractive play house. The childminder has carried out extensive risk assessments and has identified and minimised most potential hazards to the

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the early years provision

children in her home and garden, and when on they are out on regular outings. The risk assessments do not show a date for review as required by the EYFS.

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the early years provision

All children are warmly welcomed and valued by the childminder; she aims to provide an inclusive provision. The childminder links closely with parents and any other early years professionals and providers when necessary, to ensure children's welfare needs are met and they are helped to achieve as well as they can. She exchanges information with parents through daily diaries, regular informal discussion and via e-mails. The childminder has evaluated her practice; she appreciates her strengths and is aware of any areas for further development. She regularly meets with other childminder and professionals, when they have the opportunity to discuss practice issues and share ideas.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy, settled and comfortable with the childminder. They are making good progress in their learning. The children have a very close relationship with the childminder and often go to her for comfort and reassurance during their day. Because on most days they attend different childminder or toddler groups with the childminder, they have many good opportunities to learn to interact with other adults and children and develop their social skills. The childminder plans a wide range of activities around their visits to the groups and to other childminders that help children to learn and progress in all areas of the early learning goals. The children's progress and development are extremely well recorded and monitored, and then the childminder uses these observations to plan a next step in their learning for each child. However, the planning used does not show how these next steps will be met.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy singing with the childminder and taking part in music activities. They visit parks, a nearby nature reserve and often go for local walks, which all provide children with good opportunities to learn about their environment. They enjoy developing their physical skills when using large play equipment at the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children's centre or in the childminder's garden. The childminder expertly encourages the children's communication and language skills; by constantly talking to them and asking them appropriate questions. They love to sit with her or on her lap to listen to stories and look at books.

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and outcomes for children

Because the childminder uses well organised daily routines, the children feel safe and secure and they become confident. When they are out walking they talk about road safety in terms that are suitable for very young children. The childminder continually praises and encourages the children's appropriate behaviour, she helps them to learn about taking turns, sharing and thinking about the needs of others. They are building good relationships with the other children in the childminder's care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands when necessary, such as before eating. The childminder provides them with healthy snacks and ensures that they can always access their own drinks. She ensures they have daily opportunities, whenever possible, for exercise and play outside in the fresh air. Children are able to rest and sleep according to their individual needs; they use buggies or the sofa for their afternoon naps. The children play very well, whether together or independently; they concentrate on their chosen toys and are beginning to learn the early skills that they will need to support their future learning. 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 2 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 2 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 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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