Musbury Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 113102 Inspection date 14/04/2010 Inspector Amanda Shedden

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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 registered in 1998. She lives with her husband and two children both of whom are in full time education in Popley, close to Basingstoke town centre.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years, of these, three may be in the early year’s age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children in the early year’s age group on a part time basis.

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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

Children are happy and settled. The childminder gets to know the children very well through positive interaction with them and their parents. Children are making satisfactory progress. The childminder makes observations on the children and links these to the six areas of learning and identifies the next steps; however, parents are not fully included in identifying the next steps. This is a fully inclusive setting where all children are acknowledged as unique and their needs met. The childminder has started to evaluate her practice and is aware of the need to develop it further.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given and keep written records of all medicines administered to children (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 22/04/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 develop a system for sharing children's records of progress with their parents so they are able to be fully involved in their children's learning  further develop the recording of risk assessments to clearly state the dates of review and any action taken  continue to develop the environment and resources which reflect diversity in society and the wider world to enable children to foster a respect for their own cultures and beliefs and those of other people  ensure that the good health of children is promoted, by taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  extend information gathered about children's starting points to ensure sufficient challenge and stimulation for their learning and development

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the early years provision

The childminder has an understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She has identified risks and minimised them to ensure that children inside and outside the home are safe, however, not all information is recorded correctly. All adults in the home have been vetted correctly and the childminder supervises the children at all times. The childminder has a current first aid qualification and the correct permissions in place enabling a child to be treated immediately and appropriately should they have an accident. However, the correct procedures are not in place for giving children medication this is a breach of regulations. The childminder has an understanding of child protection and is aware of polices and procedures to follow if she had concerns about a child.

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the early years provision

Children play in a child friendly environment. There are posters displayed around the rooms to support development and knowledge and photographs of the children give them a sense of belonging. Children have a vast array of resources to support their development that they self-select from the playroom, promoting their independence. However, there are few resources to support children in understanding diversity in society and the wider world. The childminder has an understanding of the children's backgrounds and needs. She has a positive attitude towards all of the children and ensures that their individual needs are met.

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the early years provision

The childminder has started to evaluate her practice. She has made changes that benefit the children, for instance, they go to more groups increasing their socialization skills and visit the library regularly giving the children opportunities to choose different books from those in the childminder's home.

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the early years provision

Partnership with the children's other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage are in place, which allows an exchange of information. Partnership with parents is positive; she builds good relationships with them taking time each day to discuss their child. Parents are aware of the observations taken on their child but are not invited to contribute in identifying their child's next steps. Parents are appreciative of the care their children receive at the childminders.

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and outcomes for children

Each child has their own learning journeys where the childminder has undertaken observations on their achievements with photographs. The observations are successfully linked to the six areas of learning giving a clear picture of the progress the children make. However new children's starting points are not discussed with the parents to enable the childminder to immediately offer the child new challenges or activities that interest them. Their individual next steps are identified and the childminder use this information when undertaking activities with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children to support their progression.

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and outcomes for children

Children are comfortable and at ease in the childminder's home. The children benefit from the positive interaction they have with the childminder. There is a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities; the children are confident to choose their own resources and the childminder, at times, suggests other activities they might enjoy. They sit together to play and the childminder is skilled at differentiating activities, for instance, while playing with stacking pegs of different shapes and colours she encourages some children to sort by colour and more able children to stack them by shape. The childminder asks open-ended questions to support the children in contributing their own knowledge; for example, when reading familiar stories the children are encouraged to contribute their knowledge of what happens next.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to learn about healthy lifestyles. They are supported to become independent in their self-care skills. They wash their hands after using the bathroom drying their hands on their individual colour coded towels. However, personal hygiene is not fully promoted as the children do not consistently wash their hands before eating. Children have access to a choice of drinks throughout the day. Parents provide the lunches and snacks and the childminder stores these appropriately. They sit together at mealtimes making it a social event.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe with the childminder. They are confident to ask for things, for instance, if they want snack. They have practised the evacuation procedure ensuring they know what to do if an evacuation was needed. Children are made aware of the house rules through example and conversations. They take turns with the resources, such as, putting the puzzle pieces together or turning pages of a book. Good manners are encouraged, for instance, they are prompted to say excuse me rather than to just push past and please and thank you at the appropriate times. The childminder focuses on the positives of the children's behaviour, they are praised frequently which promotes their confidence and self- esteem. 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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