Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique Reference Number 135769 Inspection date 22 February 2006 Inspector Carolyn Mary Hasler

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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 was registered in 1997. She lives with her husband and 3 children aged 18, and twins aged 13 in Enfield town, London borough of Enfield. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used to childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks to the local toddler groups, and visits the local parks and library. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of 5 children, there are currently 2 children on roll. The childminder has a pet cat.

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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. Babies and young children begin to learn about good personal hygiene through good modelling from the childminder who carries out good hygiene practices while seeing to children's individual needs. This helps to prevent the spread of infection. For example children's nappies are changed on separate towels, disposable wipes are used. When washing children's hands and faces each child has separate flannels, fresh flannels are provided for children each time. The childminder washes her hands after changing nappies. Clear policies and procedures shared with parents promote children's health and welfare for example hygiene practices and sickness policy. Babies and young children benefit from physical exercise, as they explore their environment developing their coordination and skills through crawling, pulling themselves up to a standing position and balancing. Children enjoy activities such as

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Helping children to be healthy

push-along trolleys, playing with activity centres where they can grasp and manipulate buttons and pulleys to develop fine motor skills. Children have access to fresh air each day, as the childminder walks to local toddler groups. Babies and young children begin to learn about eating healthily because the childminder offers children a nutritious diet of freshly prepared food. Drinks were offered at specific times when not being used they were kept on a work surface.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is good. Babies and young children enjoy playing and learning in a secure, spacious and well organised home, where they can move around safely. They settle quickly to play because they are able to see images of themselves in photographs and in mirrors and interesting and colourful toys are available at their level. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments in each room used for minding to minimise hazards and ensure children's safety. Particular attention has been given to fire safety for example the childminder has invited the fire officer to visit and give advice on fire safety. Children begin to develop an awareness of their own safety because the childminder promotes safety around the setting and while on outings, for example toddlers are taken out on a one-to-one basis so that the childminder is able to give individual attention while promoting and encouraging road safety. Toys and

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

resources are carefully selected to ensure that they are suitable for children and appropriate for their age. The childminder has all the required procedures and documentation is in place to ensure children's welfare is safeguarded and promoted. For example the childminder has completed a first aid course and has a good knowledge of child protection issues; she knows how to take action in the event that she has concerns about a child. As a result children's welfare is safeguarded.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

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 achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Babies and young children build a sense of belonging through a welcoming environment where they can enjoy their time playing or being active in accordance with their needs and interests. Young children begin to develop a sense of their own identity realising that they are separate and different from others. For example children recognise the names and pictures of their friends. Children develop confidence through good support from the childminder and gain self-assurance through conquering new skills like standing unaided and walking with the help of a trolley. Young children were given the opportunity to hold a spoon during meal times, to begin to develop their feeding skills Young children begin to make meaning of their world through communicating with others as they build positive relationships with the childminder and other children. Babies and young children listen and respond appropriately to the language of others

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

for example helping take the washing out of the washing machine and dancing to the musical box with the childminder's encouragement. Children begin to find a voice through exploring and experimenting, they babble and squeal with excitement. Young children have opportunities to be creative as they explore media such as water, paint and glue. Children enjoy music and rhymes responding through dancing movements. There is a good range of well maintained; stimulating resources that children freely choose from. Children are interested in the activities available and spend time concentrating on self-chosen activities. The childminder uses the Birth to three framework in order to support children's development and learning.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is good. Babies and young children feel good about themselves because the childminder praises and encourages them continuously. Children learn to except differences because the childminder provides resources and first-hand experiences which help children to explore and develop a sense of value for others. for example children can access puppets, books and small world activities, they have opportunities to visit toddler groups and mix with other children. Although the childminder isn't currently caring for any children with special needs, she demonstrates a confident understanding of special needs issues. Young children are well behaved and responsive to the childminder. The childminder's strategies were effective and respected children's level of understanding. Babies and younger children gain much from being together. They learn to communicate and develop good relationships. Children benefit greatly from good relationships between the childminder and parents

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Helping children make a positive contribution

and secure links between home and the setting. The childminder has good systems in place to share information about the child needs for example parents and the

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 childminder share a journal. The childminder respects parent’s views and wishes in meeting the needs of their child.

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Organisation

The organisation is good. Children benefit from a well-organised environment where they receive good adult support to help them feel happy and confident. Children feel secure and at home. They are confident to make demands on the childminder in the knowledge that their requests will be appropriately met. The childminder uses her time well and a flexible approach allows children the opportunity to organise and pursue their own games. Information kept about the children is relevant and helps promote their welfare. Regular information is shared with parents ensuring continuity of care for children. The childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

During the last inspection the childminder agreed to complete a first aid course and to ensure that windows do not pose a hazard to children. The childminder has now completed a first aid course. The childminder now prevents children from accessing the area of the house where windows posed a hazard to children. The fire officer has recommended that this window be left unlocked to evacuate in emergencies.

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Complaints since the last inspection

A complaint was raised on the 26/08/04, this related to National Standard 6 Safety. An Ofsted Inspector made an unannounced visit. No breaches of the National Standards were found. No further action was taken. A complaint was raised on the 05/11/04, this related to National Standard 1 Suitable Person, National Standard 3 Care, Learning and Play, National Standard 6 Safety. An Ofsted inspector made an unannounced visit. No breaches of the National Standards were found. No further action was taken. The provider remains qualified for registration. The provider has made a record of the complaints in their complaint record. The provider is required 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

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 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): • Ensure drinks are placed at an accessible level

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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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