Roselands Infants' School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114459 Inspection date 17/05/2010 Inspector Teresa Elkington

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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 husband and two adult children in Southwater, West Sussex. The whole of the of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder lives within walking distance of local schools, parks and other amenities. The family has two dogs and a cat. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group and is currently caring for three children in this age range. She is also registered to provide overnight care for two under the age of eight years.

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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

The childminder provides a warm, safe and welcoming environment enabling children to thrive and develop at their own pace. Children enjoy a flexible programme of activities which are reflective of their individual needs and interests. The childminder's ability to develop children's skills for the future and encouraging a healthy lifestyle are a particular strength of the provision. Relationships with parents are well fostered which ensures a partnership approach to children's care and learning. The childminder shows a commitment to improving her service, but has yet to undertake any significant self-evaluation. This limits her ability to reflect on current practice to ensure the outcomes for children are continually improved.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will continuously improve the quality of the provision for all children  maintain a record of evacuation drills in a fire log book, which includes details of any problems encountered and how they were resolved.

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the early years provision

Safeguarding is prioritised. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues and is confident about the steps to take if there were concerns about a child. Regular risk assessments of all aspects of care and daily checks within the home contribute towards children's safety and well-being. A clear evacuation procedure is in place which is practised at regular intervals, however, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 no assessment is carried out to allow her to evaluate the success of the drills undertaken. Documentation is well organised, readily available for inspection, stored securely to protect confidentiality and amended as soon as changes occur, to keep information up to date and accurate. All essential records and written policies are in place.

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the early years provision

Children play within a setting that is arranged to meet their needs, for example, they access a wide and stimulating range of age-appropriate toys and activities that are freely available. The childminder fully understands the children's individual needs and truly recognises the uniqueness of the children. This allows her to provide a varied and interesting programme of activities, which is built upon enhancing the skills they already have and developing their skills for the future. Children are able to access a wide range of suitable activities and resources to gain an understanding of their diverse world in an age-appropriate way. The childminder maintains very good records of the children's progress, which are comprehensive, and accurately reflect their progress and achievements. She has clearly identified the children's next steps in future learning and development and successfully plans for this accordingly. The childminder has begun to reflect on her

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the early years provision

practice in support of her future development and work with young children, although she is yet to put into place clear systems to help her clearly identify her strengths and priorities for future development.

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the early years provision

Relationships with parents are soundly established. They complete all required documentation to ensure that the regulations are met; they have access to a comprehensive range of polices and procedures and general information in support of the service the childminder offers. A two way flow of information through the use of both verbal and written summaries provides a valuable insight to the children’s daily routines and their achievements. References from parents show high levels of satisfaction. They comment that the childminder 'is kind, caring and provides a range of activities to cater for the needs and variety of ages’ and 'an exemplary childminder, who is extremely trustworthy and is very dedicated to providing a fun environment for the children’. The childminder follows very organised and attentive routines to meet children's individual needs and shows strong cooperation and willingness to meet the needs and wishes of parents. She

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the early years provision

has a sound understanding of the importance of forming wider partnerships with other providers and professionals to support children's ongoing learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children show enthusiasm and delight as they participate in a range of purposeful activities which are supportive of their individual interests and desires. They have established close relationships with the childminder and her family which enables them to seek support and guidance with confidence. They freely access a spacious and well organised, homely environment where independence is fully encouraged. The daily routine is planned in accordance with the children's own needs, ensuring that sufficient time is given for children to really explore their own ideas and move on to different activities when they are ready. Children enjoy many opportunities to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop their skills in relation to problem-solving, communicating and exploring. They have access to role play experiences and programmable toys. This helps them to make connections and discover how things work. Overall, the good range

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and outcomes for children

of experiences available helps children develop the necessary skills for their future learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is of paramount importance to the childminder who ensures that all areas of the provision are safe and secure. Children take an active role of keeping themselves safe. For example, as they abide by the rules of the road when out and about and take care when they alight from the childminder's car after outings. High emphasis is placed on the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a wealth of physical play opportunities both within and away from the home. For example, playtimes in the garden allow children opportunities to use and explore a range of physical play equipment, along with walks within the surrounding community. Children enjoy a range of healthy meals which takes into account dietary needs and preferences. Children adopt good personal hygiene routines. For example, they independently wash their hands and show an excellent awareness and understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and prevent the

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and outcomes for children

spread of infection, by using their own individual towels.

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and outcomes for children

Behaviour management strategies are clearly set out in the childminder's policy which is shared with parents. The childminder helps children to develop respect for difference by providing a good range of play resources that reflect positive images of cultural diversity. This helps them begin to recognise their own needs and those of other people. Overall, children thrive in a setting where they are free to learn, explore experiment and have fun within the care of a childminder, who values the children as individuals and provides many opportunities for them to grow and flourish. 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 1 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 2 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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