Beaufort Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140508 Inspection date 28/04/2010 Inspector Lynne Stephanie Bowden

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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 husband and two children, one attends secondary school and the other is primary school age, in the village of Fraddon, near Newquay, Cornwall. The home is fully accessible and children use the ground floor for play and a first floor bedroom for sleep. A secure rear garden is available for outdoor play activities. The family have a pet cat, two dogs, stick insects and snails.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is usually registered to care for a maximum of three children in the early years age group at any one time and currently has an exception allowing her to mind up to four named children in specific circumstances. She has five children on roll in this age range. The childminder also offers care to older children. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder drives to the local school and preschool to take and collect children.

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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 are confident and relaxed in the warm and secure environment, where the childminder has made her home safe. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is aware of and meets their individual needs. She encourages children to learn through play and makes effective use of the local environment and amenities. The childminder is able to identify her strengths and areas for development. Parents are informed about their children’s activities and about her policies and practices.

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further?

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

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further?

 refine the observation and assessment system to show time scale of children's progress and parents' involvement in identifying their children's next steps  develop systems to share information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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the early years provision

Children are kept safe from harm, as the childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding children issues and procedures. She makes sure that children are closely supervised and carries out comprehensive risk assessments to ensure their environment is safe. The childminder takes effective steps to protect children from allergens and she follows effective hygiene procedures to minimise the risk of cross This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 infection. Children play in a comfortable home environment, where they have access to a suitable range of accessible resources. They are well protected in the event of having an accident as the childminder is qualified in first aid.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good awareness of her strengths and areas for development. She has addressed previous recommendations and kept her knowledge up to date through attending training. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's development and is increasing her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Observation records show that children make good progress and the childminder plans appropriate activities and experiences to interest and challenge them. However, these records lack some details, for example, the speed of children’s progress and parental involvement in identifying their children’s next steps. The childminder provides resources showing positive images of people of different ages, ethnic backgrounds and with physical disabilities so that children become aware of and learn to respect difference and diversity. She makes good use of the local environment, taking children to local

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the early years provision

woods and minimises car journeys by combining trips to the park with school pick ups.

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the early years provision

Required documentation is readily available and ensures that parents are knowledgeable about her provision. The childminder keeps parents informed about their children’s activities and achievements through discussion and daily diaries. She works closely with them to identify and address any concerns in liaison with other agencies. However, she has not established systems to liaise and share information with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and comfortable in the childminder’s home. They are learning to communicate with confidence and enjoy sharing books to develop their listening and early reading skills. Children use simple mathematical language, as they share out and count slices of toy pizza and begin to identify and compare size and shape. They develop their creative skills and imaginations by their involvement in small world and role play. They show initiative as they activate musical toys, so that they can enjoy dancing to the music. Children benefit from opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise, for example, visiting local parks and woods. Given their ages children are generally well behaved. They are learning to share their toys and respond well to the childminder's calm manner and her firm and consistent application of behaviour management strategies.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their healthy snacks of fruit and sit in comfort to eat their lunches, provided by their parents and stored safely by the childminder. They are learning to keep one another safe from potential allergens. Children learn effective hygiene routines, as the childminder ensures that they wash their hands appropriately and use disposable towels to minimise the risk of cross infection. Children benefit from good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise on outings to local gardens and play parks, where they enjoy using the swings and slides. 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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