Leafield Church of England Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 143986 Inspection date 14/10/2010 Inspector Josephine Geoghegan

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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 assesses 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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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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her husband and their adult son in the Clapham South area of the London Borough of Lambeth. Children have access to all areas of the family home, except the bedrooms. Children are taken on regular outings to Clapham Common which is a few minutes walk away to engage in outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of two children under eight years at any one time, of these no more than two may be in the early age range. She is also registered on the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group, this child uses English as an additional language. There are no children currently attending who have any identified special educational needs and/or disabilities. The family does not have any pets. The childminder does not employ

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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

The childminder shows a strong capacity to maintain continuous improvement. She has been registered for a long time and throughout this time she has kept abreast of changes and as a result the needs of all children in the Early Years Foundation Stage are met effectively. The childminder implements a broad range of policies and procedures that promote children's welfare. She has secure methods in place to track children's progress and plan for their individual learning needs, enabling them to be purposefully engaged in a good range of activities and outings. The childminder has cared for the same children for many years and as a result relationships are well established and children are happy in the care of the childminder.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the use of self evaluation to ensure all aspects of the childminding service are monitored and evaluated regularly.

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the early years provision

Good systems are in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. The childminder has attended a relevant course and has a safeguarding policy in place that includes relevant details and contact numbers. This means that she is able to take prompt action if any concerns are raised about children's welfare. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Equality and diversity are promoted well as the childminder has a clear understanding of the individual needs of all minded children. She works closely with parents to support children who use English as an additional language. Children learn about cultures and beliefs through activities, use of resources that promote equality and outings in the local community. The childminder shows a positive attitude to driving improvement to the quality of her service. She has attended an Early Years Foundation Stage course and ensures her first aid

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the early years provision

qualification and safeguarding training are regularly updated. She has met all of the recommendations raised at the last inspection, improving safety and the use of documentation. The childminder is developing the use of self evaluation, although methods which reflect all aspects of her childminding service are in their infancy. The childminder engages with parents effectively. She shares information including all policies, procedures and documentation effectively. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress through meetings where they discuss all aspects of the children's care and assessments of their learning. In addition, parents are encouraged to settle new minded children gradually into the childminder's care, enabling them to feel secure before their parents return to work. The childminder has established good partnerships with other educational settings the minded children attend, ensuring information is shared appropriately.

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the early years provision

Deployment of resources is effective as the childminder makes good use of the time children attend; ensuring activities and outings are planned for each day. The home is well organised with clear play space and all documentation is used and stored appropriately.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from a well organised learning environment where they can make choices of the toys and books that are stored at low level. Children move freely, following their own interests while being supported well by the childminder. They enjoy a good balance of activities in the home, along with daily outings for outside play. They also attend a variety of children's groups, enabling them to socialise. The childminder successfully implements a range of policies and procedures aimed at safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. In addition, she completes risk assessments of the home, and prior to any outings, promoting children's safety. Appropriate equipment is in place regarding fire safety and the evacuation procedure is displayed. Safety gates are in place throughout the home, ensuring children do not have any unsupervised access to areas of the home that are not used for childminding.

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and outcomes for children

Good systems are in place to promote children's good health. For example, the childminder provides a range of healthy snacks including fresh fruit daily and children have constant access to fresh drinking water. The childminder is aware of children's individual dietary needs and liaises with parents regarding children's sleep and toilet training routines. The childminder has a flexible arrangement with parents regarding the provision of cooked meals that are either prepared by the parents and stored and reheated appropriately by the childminder or freshly cooked by the childminder. Good systems are in place to support children if they This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 have an accident, illness or require any medication as the childminder holds a current first aid qualification and ensures all records are appropriately maintained. Children's physical care needs are supported well as they have access to a range of

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and outcomes for children

suitable equipment, such as buggies, dining booster seats and a travel cot.

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and outcomes for children

Children have access to a good range of toys and books that promote all areas of learning. Good systems are in place to track children's progress effectively. For example, the childminder makes observations which are supported by photos and samples of children's creative work; these are then linked to the areas of learning and used to inform the planning of activities and outings for the following week.

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication skills are developing well as they engage freely in conversations with the childminder. They listen and respond appropriately as the childminder asks questions that challenge children's thinking and extend their learning well. Children show confidence as they sing familiar songs from memory. They are supported well in learning about letters and sounds and extend their vocabulary as they talk about the pictures in books with the childminder. Children actively join in with stories read by the childminder and develop their counting skills as they accurately count the pictures in excess of ten. They show good problem solving skills as they use a range of puzzles appropriately. Children have good opportunities to develop their free creative expression as they use a range of drawing, paint, collage and malleable materials. They imitate while using play food, developing their awareness of real life experiences. Children develop their

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and outcomes for children

awareness of sound as they use a variety of instruments appropriately and listen carefully to the different sounds. They learn about their environment as they participate in frequent outings, for example, children develop their awareness of their community and learn about nature as they feed the ducks in the park. They are able to identify a range of wild animals and talk enthusiastically about dinosaurs, developing their knowledge and understanding of the world. They respond well to daily routines and are supported well by the childminder in learning expectations of their behaviour and showing a positive contribution to their environment.

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and outcomes for children

Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills as they run around and use a range of climbing apparatus in the park and attend a music and movement class on a weekly basis. This enables them to adopt healthy lifestyles as they gain regular exercise and fresh air. In addition children make choices at meal times and are supported well in developing their self care skills during toileting routines, developing their independence. They learn about safety in the home and participate in regular evacuation drills. Children have good relationships with the childminder; they cosy in for cuddles, making them feel safe and secure. Good systems are in place to track children's progress and they participate in a broad range of activities, enabling them to develop their skills for the future. 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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Early Years Foundation Stage

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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