Robsack Wood Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 141263 Inspection date 06/10/2010 Inspector Jane Davenport

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 was registered in 1993. She lives with her adult son and adult family friend in a semi detached property which is situated in North Chingford in the London borough of Waltham Forest. The whole of the ground floor of the premises is used for childminding purposes and a fully enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. Access to the premises is via a low step at the front door.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group at any one time. She currently has no children on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has attended a variety of training which results in her having a satisfactory understanding of child development, and how to plan for individual children's interests and abilities. She is able to demonstrate, through discussion, activities likely to promote all areas of learning. Overall, the range of resources provides children with sufficient challenges for their development. The childminder is aware of the assessment procedures to implement as part of monitoring children's progress and identifying their next steps in learning.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to inclusion. She has adequate systems in place to help her to protect and safeguard children in her care. She has sufficient knowledge and understands her responsibility to protect children. She has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards on the premises are kept to a minimum. She conducts risk assessments on the premises and for outings and these identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. All adult household members have been vetted to ensure they are suitable and the childminder has public liability insurance in place.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has taken necessary steps to promote children's health through good hygiene procedures. She holds a valid first aid certificate and has documentation in place for recording accidents and any medication that is administered. There are effective systems in place to gather information from parents about their child upon admission. Parents are kept fully informed about their child's progress through daily communication, and they are actively encouraged to contribute to their child's learning profile. The childminder demonstrates a capacity to maintain continuopus improvement.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 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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