Grange Nursery School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 123956 Inspection date 12/07/2010 Inspector Lindsay Hare

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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 1999. She lives with her husband and two children aged 11 and 14 years in Hertford. The whole of the childminder’s house is used for childminding except the office and ensuite upstairs. There is a secure garden for outside play. The family has a cat and a small dog. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, three of whom may be in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder provides care on each weekday during term-time and school holidays. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Children on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register share the same facilities as those on the Early Years Register. There are currently three children on roll, all of whom are in the early years age range.

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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 generally making some progress towards the early learning goals, however, the children's next steps in their learning are not clearly identified and planned for. Risk assessments are carried out but these do not include everything that the children come into contact with. The childminder generally promotes the good health of children, however, the facilities for nappy changing are not suitably hygienic. There is a positive working relationship established with parents and good procedures are in place for sharing information. Most requirements are met. The setting's self-evaluation is still developing and systems for continuous improvement are satisfactory.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare). 26/07/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that there are suitable hygienic changing facilities in place for changing children who are in nappies  ensure that the risk assessment includes anything with which the child may come into contact  develop a systematic and routine approach to using observations and use This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessment to plan the next steps in a child's developmental progress  develop a system for reflective practice and self-evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is generally promoted as there is a clear policy for safeguarding children and the childminder's understanding of child protection is in line with the requirements. The childminder has recently updated her training in this area. Children are protected as all adults in the household have been vetted. A risk assessment has been carried out which means that children can generally move around and play in a safe and secure environment, however, hazards in some areas used by the children have not been identified.

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the early years provision

The childminder has some awareness and understanding of equality and diversity, enabling her to provide a service that is inclusive. The childminder has experience of seeking advice in order to help care for a child with speech delay and is aware of the importance of effective partnership working with other professionals. There is a positive relationship with parents and carers. The childminder provides them with information on how their child is achieving, their well-being and development through regular discussions, photographs and observations. Information has been shared with the childminder from a previous childcare provision, that the children attended in order to promote continuity in their care and learning. The childminder has good procedures in place for parents to continue with the learning journey during school holidays when children do not attend. All policies and procedures are signed and a copy kept by parents to ensure they are fully aware of these and the

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the early years provision

childminder's practice. A requirement has not been met with regards to obtaining information about who has legal contact and parental responsibility for the child.

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the early years provision

Systems for continuous improvement are satisfactory and the childminder has recently started her National Vocational Qualification training. A basic self- evaluation of the childminder's practice has been completed, although this has not clearly identified the strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children make some progress in their learning and development, however, the planning of activities is based on children's interests and the observational assessment is not used effectively to identify the next steps in individual children's learning. The childminder has built warm, trusting relationships with the children and the children interact well with her and each other. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Children behave appropriately and are happy and confident in the setting. They gain independence as they select from a range of resources and engage with each other, helping to put the puzzle back in the box. They regularly attend groups where they can mix with other children and participate in lots of art and craft activities such as hand printing. Children are able to develop their social skills

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and outcomes for children

whilst attending these groups and mixing with other adults and children. Children regularly visit the park, using a range of climbing apparatus to develop their physical skills. Children are encouraged to put their feet on the pedals and move themselves along on the tricycle in the garden. The children are developing an understanding of the world around them as they play with some resources reflecting positive images of diversity and celebrate some multicultural festivals.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder, who asks questions about the pictures and they regularly attend 'story time' at the library. Children are keen to complete a simple floor puzzle, with support from the childminder, matching the colours and textures on the puzzle pieces. The childminder encourages them to look at the similarities and differences and praises them when they match a piece. The children's language is promoted as they make the noises of the animals on the puzzle. They have opportunities to experiment, filling and pouring water and sand into various containers and show excitement as they chase a feather around the garden, chattering and pointing to it.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a healthy diet and the childminder uses flash cards with pictures of food on them to increase their understanding of which foods are healthy for them. Children practise the emergency evacuation procedure and the childminder encourages road safety whilst out with the children, using the reins or holding onto the buggy. The necessary records regarding children's health are in place, but the facilities for changing nappies are not suitable or hygienic. 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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