Cliddesden Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 115877 Inspection date 23/11/2010 Inspector Justine George

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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 lives with her husband and four children aged 17, 14, 12, and 4 years in the Sidcup area of the London Borough of Bexley. She was registered in 1994 and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

Minded children play in the lounge and use the dining room and have access to the downstairs toilet and wash facitlties. Upstairs is used for sleeping purposes only. The garden is not registered due to current renovation work taking place. Local parks are used for outside play opportunities. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local parent/toddler groups and takes children to the local library and parks. The house is within walking distance of a railway station and local bus routes. There are schools and local amenities close by.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under the age of eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range, and one may be under the age of one year at any one time. She currently cares for a two nine-year-olds and a four-year-old outside school hours and two children under one year, and a one and two-year-old on part and full-time basis, various days of the week.

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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

Children are very secure and confident in the setting and have developed positive and caring relationships outside the family home. Children have a good range of activities and enjoy using the toys available which enables them to progress in their learning and development. Overal, the childminder is dedicated and passionate about her role and maintains a professional service through the good sharing of information about children's wellbeing and the responsibilities in caring for them. The childminder is keen to maintain and drives improvement whereby she regularly reflects on practice to ensure good outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure people whose suitability has not been checked do not have unsupervised contact with children who are being cared for (suitability of adults) 23/11/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 continue to develop partnerships with other practitioners involved in the care and education of children to ensure continuity and consistency of care  develop knowledge and provide materials to encourage young children as they explore particular patterns of thought or movement

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the early years provision

The childminder works with her husband who is registered as her assistant and both have had the required checks carried out to ensure their suitability. Other adults in the home aged over 16 are in the process of having checks carried out. However, steps to ensure that minded children are suitably protected from un- vetted adults are not in place. Unsupervised contact is not monitored to ensure minded children and family members are not placed in vulnerable situations. Children play in a safe and secure environment whereby the required risk assessments are carried out to ensure hazards are identified and minimised. The childminder has kept her first aid knowledge up-to-date and has sound knowledge of the welfare requirements whereby the required documentation is effectively maintained to ensure children are cared for in line with parents' preferences whilst ensuring children's safety and welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and glowing references state how 'delighted' and 'extremely happy' they are with the safe and homely environment children are welcomed into. Parents praise the guidance and support children receive and the play opportunities and activities they pursue. The childminder has taken some steps in developing relationships with other professionals involved in the care and education of children. Other ways to develop this further are being explored to ensure continuity and consistency of care, to bring about further improvements in supporting children's learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to driving improvement whereby she reflects on practice seeking the views of parents and observing how children engage with the experiences offered. As a result, children benefit from the range of activities offered which supports them in making progress in their learning and development. The childminder finds out about children's stage of development through liaison with parents and regular observation ensures children make progress. The childminder is keen to develop this further and is implementing systems to further improve planning and assessment methods. For example, formalising planning systems to share with parents and provide specific focuses for children to ensure their individual needs are met. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children's wellbeing is well fostered. They practice regular fire drills and rules are shared to help develop their awareness of personal safety. Children are well behaved as they are stimulated and respectful attitudes are encouraged whereby children look after the toys, share, take turns and older children develop a sense of responsibility in caring for younger members of the group. Children's health is very well promoted as the childminder finds out about home routines and follows these to ensure continuity of care. As a result, children's physical health is well fostered as the childminder is aware of feeding stages and patterns, children are well rested and enjoy periods where they can practice and develop their large motor skills of balancing and walking.

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and outcomes for children

Children show curiosity which helps them develop skills for the future. They are keen to explore, looking in cupboards, selecting toys and they act out real life experiences using cutlery. Children offer plates to adults and pretend to drink from cups, and hold a doll pointing to facial features which helps them develop self- awareness. Children show good levels of confidence where they access the different areas of the home and indicate their needs through their actions and body gestures. For example, young children fetch their special comforter and stand at the bottom of the stairs to indicate their need to rest. As a result, children show a strong sense of belonging. Children enjoy using books, sitting with the childminder to listen to stories, developing their vocabulary and enjoyment of books. Children use puzzles and the childminder supports and praises their efforts, talking about the pictures and how to fit into the corresponding space. Children

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and outcomes for children

show an interest in particular play patterns, for example waving their arms about to knock objects or dropping things from a height, exploring gravity. As a result of such play, the childminder would like to develop her knowledge and the play opportunities to further extend their specific exploration patterns, sometimes referred to as schemas.

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and outcomes for children

Equality and diversity is well promoted in the setting as the childminder takes steps to ensure inclusion. The childminder is well informed of children's individual needs and plans opportunities to develop their awareness of the diverse community in which we live. Children are often taken to places of interest in the community where they develop social relationships and widen their experiences. For example, use of the local library for story sessions. The childminder supports children in learning about different cultures through experiences relevant to their levels of understanding. For example, food tasting or using resources such as Oriental cutlery in role play. The childminder also fosters and develops children's self- esteem through displaying any creations they have made and valuing their attempts when they try hard to achieve a skill. As a result, children develop self confidence which provides them with the positive aptitude in facing different

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and outcomes for children

challenges. 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 3 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 3 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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