Bickerstaffe CofE Primary School and Nursery

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 119381 Inspection date 28 November 2005 Inspector Rosemary Beyer

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Type of inspection Childcare Type of care Childminding

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since 1990, but has only recently moved to East Yorkshire. She lives with her family in a large mid-terrace, three storey house in the centre of Bridlington. Two of the rooms on the ground floor are dedicated to childminding and a small secure garden is available for outdoor play. Babies sleep on the first floor in the rear bedroom. There are currently four children on the roll, all cared for on a part-time basis. Children can attend local schools and playgroups. The childminder is a member of the National Childminders' Association (NCMA) and the local Childminding Network.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. The childminder has good hygiene practice in place to ensure the premises are clean for the children and they are protected from infection. She is careful when changing nappies using anti-bacterial cleaner and washing her hands. Children know they must wash their hands to prevent the spread of germs. A verbal sick child policy is in place, with parents aware that the childminder will not accept children who are ill. She has the necessary permissions for medication and emergency help in writing and completes the accident book appropriately, however, the children's record sheets do not contain all the required information. The childminder has an appropriate current first aid certificate. Parents provide most of the food for the children, although the childminder does provide snacks for them after school. Packed lunches are stored in the fridge if necessary. The children are learning about different foods and encouraged to eat

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder is very conscious of the need to keep the children safe and makes good use of the safety equipment she has in place, although the fire blanket is not available. She checks smoke alarms regularly, has a fireguard and discusses and practises fire evacuation with the children. The external doors are secured with high devices and the garden gate is also kept locked to prevent unsupervised access. Children's fingers are protected by the use of door jammers on the internal doors. The children learn to protect themselves by good road safety procedures when out in the town or on the way to the beach. They use the resources available in the home carefully and safely, ensuring little children do not have access to small pieces of games. Children are protected by the childminder's sound knowledge of child protection and referral, in line with the local Area Child Protection Committee guidance.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. A wide range of resources and toys is available for the children to use, which meets their development needs and fosters their interests. Older children thoroughly enjoy using the computer and doing craft activities. The children are able to access most resources for themselves although as the setting is so well equipped some are stored out of their reach. The boxes are on shelves in the playroom and can be brought into

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 the little sitting room. Children under three years of age are able and encouraged to select resources for themselves from those provided, which helps to develop their independence. They are very comfortable and settled with the childminder. She could however support and develop her practice further by the use of Birth to three matters.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Parents complete contracts and information sheets with the childminder, although some of the forms do not contain all the required information as the children are still very new. Written permissions have been obtained for emergency help, outings and photographs. A complaints policy is given to parents and a recording system is in place which will be made available to them and for inspection. The children are settled, comfortable and make themselves at home with the childminder. They behave very well and although no written policy is available, the parents and children are clear about the childminder's guidelines for behaviour in her home. Children are learning to share, take turns and co-operate. The childminder has experience of caring for children with special needs, such as autism and learning difficulties. She undertakes training to support the care she provides and widen her knowledge. The childminder's practice is inclusive with a

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Helping children make a positive contribution

wide range of resources available to reflect diversity and widen children's knowledge of the world. Children learn about other cultures and customs through the activities, books and toys available. They treat each other with respect and concern. Parents receive verbal feedback each day about their children's time with the childminder. She discusses activities, food, sleep and behaviour. Parents express great satisfaction with the care their children have received.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder displays her certificate and has undertaken training to support her practice such as Basic Food Hygiene and first aid. She has also attended the 'Naughty, Not Necessarily ' session to develop her understanding of children's behaviour. Most of the necessary information is available to support the safe and efficient management of the setting, and is retained as required. The setting meets the needs of the children who attend.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Since the last inspection the childminder has developed recording systems for

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Improvements since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 incidents and for complaints. The complaint record is available to parents and for inspection. She has also improved fire safety by putting fire alarms and a fireguard in place, and by the use of a high security device on the back door so a key is not used.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There are no complaints to report. The provider is require to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are good. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • support children's development further by the use of Birth to three mattters • ensure all the necessary information is obtained from parents and kept up to date.

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The quality and standards of the care

procedures set out in the leaflet Building better childcare: Compliments and concerns about inspectors' judgements which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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