Shakespeare Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 119342 Inspection date 08/07/2010 Inspector Suzanne Joyce Stedman

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 who is also an assistant and her adult children in Southend on Sea, Essex. The whole of the ground floor of the childminders is used for childminding. The home is accessed via a step to the front door and 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 eight children when working with an assistant at any one time. She is currently caring for 10 children part time including six over eight. The childminder drives to local pre-school and school to take and collect children. The family has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children with special educational needs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are making good progress in their learning and development as they are provided with fun learning opportunities in an inclusive, child friendly environment. Good systems for communication with parents other agencies and persons involved in delivering the Early Learning Goals to minded children are good. This ensures the childminder is fully informed regarding their personal requirements and can effectively meet the children's individual needs and routines. Children's contributions are valued and they are confident and relaxed in the childminder's care. All children are encouraged and supported to participate in all the activities offered. Children have many opportunities to explore and play outdoors, this continues to be developed to include opportunities within all six areas of learning.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop activities and resourses to enchance childrens understanding of simularities and differences

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the early years provision

The childminder effectively promotes the children's learning and welfare. Interesting activities are readily available and children are able to access resources easily as the childminder has ensured the home is child friendly and welcoming. The childminder is very familiar with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and puts this framework into pratice. It is evident through This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 observation that the childminder is dedicated to provide the children in her care with a high standard of care and enjoys children's company.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to safeguarding children. Appropriate guidance and up-to-date legislation are at hand, should there be any concerns regarding any child's well-being. The childminder has an updated complaints policy for parents, to ensure children are safeguarded. She is vigilant within the home to ensure the children's safety at all times and good risk assessments are in place. The children are able to take some responsibility and are learning how to keep themselves safe as the childminder explains the risks to them. Visitors are introduced to the children to ensure they are familiar and comfortable in their company. The childminder ensures that members of the household who require suitable checks have completed these, ensuring the children's safety is never compromised she also works along side her husband who is a registered assistant. Good procedures are in place with regard to the children's

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the early years provision

safety on outings and risk assessments are carried out.

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the early years provision

Children appear happy and confident within the home and garden. The childminder uses her self assessment form to continually look at and reflect on her practice. Parents views are welcomed as the childminder understands the importance of good partnership working. Parents had written letters stating how happy they were with the care and learning activities provided. Parents are informed in various ways with regard to their child's day, such as; daily books, verbally and through the written development records and photographic evidence.

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the early years provision

The childminder uses the space within her home well, creating a welcoming and child friendly environment. The childminder positively encourages outdoor play all year round, and the garden is well-resourced to enable children to explore and discover for themselves. The childminder manages her time effectively and provides children with individual care and attention, choosing to care for a small group of children at any one time. Good quality toys, equipment and resources are easily accessible within the home and in the outside play area. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to caring for children in an inclusive provision whereby every child is unique and speaks intuitively of the children she cares for. A limited selection of resourses are available that reflect diversity, however the childminder has identified that this is an area she can expand.

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the early years provision

The childminder is able to demonstrate how she encourages parents to share information about their child's developmental stages initially and the childminder is able to use this information to support her planning. Observations of children are developing well, and the children's next steps in learning are beginning to be identified and documented.

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and outcomes for children

Children appear happy in the company of the childminder and her assistant. Their welfare, learning and developmental needs are met to a good standard in all six areas of learning. Children are supported by the childminder to enable them to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develop and make progress in their individual development. Children have fun and concentrate for sometime making and manoeuvring an obstacle course in the garden, indentifying and naming play food as they went shopping and used the till and scanning board. The childminder ensures that all children, including young babies, are able to access all activities. Children enjoy outings to the beach and park, tree rubbing and bug hunting.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy many opportunities to play outdoors and are able to freely move around the home. Good resources, such as a slide, climbing frame, tent and tuneless are available for adventures. They go to visit friends with animals which the children enjoy, they make world cup biscuits discussing different countries and people and have a bouncy castle day with neighbouring childminders.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a good system to record the children's development using observations and photographs. Children's progress and achievements are documented within their own file. They are reminded and are beginning to understand about keeping themselves safe. For example, they talk about road and car softy to and from school and on outings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are reminded about and are encouraged to take responsibility for their personal hygiene. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands before lunch and after visiting the bathroom. Children's dietary needs are well meet and drinks are provided continually.

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and outcomes for children

Effective use of praise and encouragement enables children's self-esteem to develop and children appear confident and secure in their environment. Children are able to develop skills for the future as they have access to some technology, cash registers, play mobile phones and a computer. 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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