Goose Green Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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132022 Unique Reference Number 02 May 2006 Inspection date Helen Deegan Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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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

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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 satisfactory. 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 1992. She lives in New Malden with her partner and four children, one of whom is aged under eight. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. She has two cats.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for three children at any one time and is currently minding one child on a part-time basis.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and takes children to the local park.

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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. Children play in a clean environment where they learn to follow good hygiene practices. Effective daily routines and the childminder's own good practice prevent cross infection.

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Helping children to be healthy

Parents give prior written consent to seek emergency medical consent and a system is in place for medication requirements to be recorded prior to it being administered so that children receive appropriate treatment for their individual needs. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate. This means that she can give appropriate care if there is an accident. The childminder has a good knowledge of the Birth to three matters guidance and uses it to influence her practice.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children enjoy a range of healthy meals, snacks and drinks. Fresh drinks are available at all times in suitable containers that suit each child's needs.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children have good opportunities for physical exercise, such as walks in the park and outdoor play in the garden using a variety of physical play equipment. This contributes to keeping them healthy.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children are welcomed into a child friendly environment where they have sufficient space for play and rest. They can independently access a selection of toys which are appropriate for their age. This allows them to make choices and develop their self-help skills, however, the range of toys is limited.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has taken steps to ensure that children are safe within her home, such as fitting safety gates, a fire guard and socket covers. The premises is secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised. Children play in a securely enclosed back garden.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection procedures and knows what signs or symptoms suggest abuse or neglect, however, she does not record existing injuries.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children play happily. They communicate confidently with the childminder who is responsive to their needs and involves herself in their activities providing help and encouragement so that their self-esteem is promoted. Children enjoy looking at the fish and imitating animal sounds and the childminder encourages language skills as they play.

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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 childminder reads stories to the children so that they develop an interest in books. She offers cuddles and reassurance when children wake from their sleep which enables the children to feel relaxed and secure.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The childminder selects different toys from her own selection each day so that children have different play experiences.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are gaining an awareness and understanding of diverse people, cultures and customs because the childminder has an appropriate understanding of equal opportunities. Children play with resources, such as books and play people which provide positive images of diversity.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder has some experience of caring for children with special needs. Children thrive through continuity of care and established routines as the childminder consults with parents about their individual needs.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder is calm and consistent in her approach to behaviour management. Children respond well to praise for their efforts and achievements and their behaviour is good. Children are confident and secure because they know what is expected of them.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder shares information with parents each day, both verbally and in a daily diary which contributes to children's well being. She uses written agreements but does not complete all sections so that some information relating to children's needs is missing. The childminder is not familiar with the requirement to maintain a complaints record.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach towards training and personal study to enable her to develop her work with children. She has taken steps to ensure that all household members aged over sixteen are suitably vetted in order that children are sufficiently protected.

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Organisation

The childminder displays some of her written policies for parents to see. Not all of the required records are maintained and the childminder is unclear about the length of time that records should be kept for.

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Organisation

The provision meets the needs of the range of children for whom it provides.

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to complete several recommendations. She now has an appropriate range of resources which promote equal opportunities, she has ensured that all household members are suitably vetted, a fire blanket is now placed in the kitchen, she has obtained a copy of the local Area Child Protection Committee procedures and has written parental consent to seek emergency medical treatment. She was also asked to devise a sick

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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 child policy. She now states on the child record form that children will not be cared for with infectious illness. A leaflet informing parents how to make a complaint is now in place, although the childminder has no system in place for recording any concerns or complaints raised.

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Complaints since the last inspection

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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Complaints since the last inspection

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

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 satisfactory. 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 that children can access a sufficient range of toys and play materials at all times • devise a system to record information about any concerns or complaints raised by parents • devise a system to record information about existing injuries and ensure that all records are retained for the required period of time • ensure that written agreements with parents are thoroughly completed.

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) 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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