Baddow Hall Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114898 Inspection date 24/05/2010 Inspector Jacqueline Patricia Walter

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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 2001. She lives with her school aged child in Crawley, West Sussex and is close to shops, parks and transportation links. She uses the ground floor of the house for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children on a part time basis, in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects and takes children to a local school.

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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

Overall children are safe and secure and enjoy their learning. The childminder has a good knowledge of each child’s needs and provides an effectively organised, child-friendly learning environment, which has a wide range of stimulating resources in almost all areas. An appropriate planning and assessment system, which provides stimulating experiences and acknowledges children’s interests and individual learning needs ensures that children make suitable progress, given their age, ability and starting points in most areas of learning. However, limited knowledge and implementation of some welfare requirements means some aspects of children’s health and safety are not promoted effectively. The partnerships with other agencies is satisfactory and partnerships with parents is good overall making sure that the needs of all children are met, including any additional support. Some aspects of evaluation by the childminder ensure that some aspects for

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

development are identified and acted on, which in turn, ensures an appropriate level of continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure risks assessments are conducted on every trip or outing (Safeguarding and welfare). 25/05/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 devise and implement a system to ensure that children's learning is progressing in all areas of learning This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  develop resources and activities to enable children to develop a valuing and understanding of disabilities  ensure the written risk assessment of the premises includes all that children may come into contact with  develop and update knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding procedures, with particular attention to the procedures to follow in the event of adults in the setting being accused of child abuse  extend the evaluation system to include views of the users of the setting, such as parents and children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an appropriate knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children. She is fully aware of signs and symptoms that may present themselves as well as the procedures to follow when concerns are raised with children. However, she is not familiar with the procedures to follow if other adults in her setting are accused and she is not up-to-date regarding safeguarding legislation. All the required documentation is held, professionally presented and easily accessible and the childminder provides a child-friendly, effectively organised learning environment which helps children progress towards the early learning goals. For example, the opportunity to access the garden at will along with low level attractive plastic boxes, which are labelled and have pictures of their contents on them, enable children to confidently select resources and direct their own play. As a result they are developing good independence and a sense of belonging.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion, an appropriate understanding of inclusion regarding the supporting of children with English as an additional language or children with special educational needs or disabilities. She is aware of the need to develop links with other settings that are involved with children and has appropriate systems in place to establish appropriate partnerships. Partnership with parents is good overall. There are effective systems in place to share information on the setting. For example, the childminder has written up her policies and procedures to ensure clarity and continuity. She also has a notice board and a childminding file that provides general information on childcare, which effectively informs parents of the activities that the children are involved in. Information on children’s care and progress in both the setting and at their home is shared suitably through daily conversations at the beginning and end of their

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the early years provision

sessions and by children’s development files being made available to all parents at all times.

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the early years provision

The childminders strive for improvement is satisfactory and she demonstrates an appropriate commitment to evaluating and improving the quality of the setting. For example, she has conducted a self-evaluation of the setting and identified some areas for improvement. As a result, she has taken suitable actions to improve these, which in turn have successfully improved children’s development in health, safety and in knowledge of some aspects of diversity. Although she has not approached the users of the setting to share their views and ideas on the setting, she has welcomed and implemented advice on good practice from other providers This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in the areas. For example she has introduced children to growing and eating their own vegetables and fruit. In addition to this, the childminder has fully addressed all previous recommendations from Ofsted, which in turn, has also successfully

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the early years provision

promoted the health and safety of children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn which in turn motivates and encourages children in their learning. For example, she challenges the more able children’s creative development by encouraging them to experiment and mix paint. She promotes communication and language with children well. For example, she uses open-ended questions. As a result, children are interested and spend time focusing on their activities. She knows the children well and provides both first hand experiences and activities to meet their individual needs. For instance, children’s knowledge and understanding of the world is successfully promoted through visiting a nature centre and learning about the recent ash cloud crisis. Children were able to draw the volcano as well as discuss the situation and the impact on their families. There is a wide range of stimulating resources and activities provided for children of all ages and abilities in almost all areas of

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and outcomes for children

learning. However, there are limited opportunities for children to develop an understanding and valuing of those with disabilities. Information from observation and assessment is used appropriately to ensure that children achieve as much as they can in relation to their starting points. There are written records of what children can do and understand and their possible lines of development are clearly identified and linked to the six areas of learning. The Information from observation and assessment is then used appropriately to plan activities that support their learning. However, there are no clear systems in place to ensure development and progress is being made in all areas of learning.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder values and respects children and ensures she includes them in some decisions within the setting. For example, they can access their drinks when they want to and are able to confirm whether they want their snacks or not. As a result, they are developing an appropriate sense of belonging and more able children are confident in expressing their wants and needs. Children are effectively encouraged to develop good habits and behaviour. The childminder takes time to listen to them and clearly explains reasons why they cannot do something. She fully includes them all and uses her time well, actively encouraging children who are not so confident to join in. Other children are also reminded that they need to involve others and as a result they are developing caring relationships. For instance, they express concerns if their peers do not wish to wear their sun hats during sunny weather.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes some good actions overall to promote children’s safety both inside and outside the setting. For example, the identification documents of visitors are checked before they enter the setting and a fire evacuation procedure is written up and drills are appropriately undertaken with the children. However, the written risk assessment of the premises does not take account of all that children may come into contact with and the childminder does not meet the welfare This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 requirements as only some of the outings that children participate in are risk assessed by the childminder. Children have good opportunities to develop understanding of safety and health. For example, they participate in road safety procedures, such as identifying the green man at designated crossings. They are shown by the childminder how to safely handle knives when cutting their fruit and

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and outcomes for children

they grow and sample their own fruit and vegetables. As a result, they are developing a good understanding of keeping themselves safe and healthy. 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 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 2 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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