Sutton CofE VC Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 121058 Inspection date 10/11/2010 Inspector Amanda Shedden

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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 who is also a registered childminder and their three children in Windlesham, Surrey. The whole of the ground floor is accessed by the children and the bedrooms on the first floor are used for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. She is registered to care for no more than five children under eight years; of these, not more than three may be under five years, and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time, when working on her own. When working with the co-childminder she may care for nine children of whom six may be in the early years age group and two under one year of age. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. There are currently 14 children on roll, all who attend on a part-time basis. Shops, parks and pre-schools are all in walking distance. The family have pet guinea pigs and a cat.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are receiving an excellent standard of care and education with the childminder. Her thorough knowledge of each child enables her to plan activities to ensure that all children's progress is linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are recognised as individuals enabling them to feel highly valued. Systems of self-evaluation and monitoring of her practice are excellent, which ensures children thrive within the well organised and stimulating environment. The high standard of communication with the parents ensures that a shared understanding of children's individual needs is obtained.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 continue to develop resources and undertake actitivites to promote diversity and develop knowledge about other cultural groups

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective strategies in place to safeguard children. All adults in the home have been suitably vetted, visitors are required to leave contact information and note whether they have been previously vetted, however, the children are always fully supervised both inside and outside the home. The childminder has attended recent safeguarding training ensuring that she has a full understanding of her responsibilities towards the children and how to keep them This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safe. Risk assessments for inside the home, the garden and all visits in the community are in place and used effectively to ensure all areas are safe. She is vigilant and continually observes the environment throughout the day to ensure the children remain safe and secure. The extensive range of policies and procedures that are used to support her practice is of a high standard, shared with

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the early years provision

the parents who have signed all the necessary documentation to enable her to care for their children safely.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly dedicated to continually improve her practice and attends many courses to ensure that her skills and knowledge are kept up to date and information gained is used to enhance her provision. She monitors and evaluates her practice regularly; parents are asked to contribute to the evaluation and before any changes are put into place if appropriate, she will discuss them with the parents before making any changes.

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the early years provision

The environment is child friendly and welcoming; there are posters displayed, each child has their own peg and photographs of who is here today are at the children's height giving the children a sense of belonging. Children are offered an extensive range of resources which are displayed to not only enable them to self-select but to give an understanding of how to sort and organise them to pack away. The childminder rotates them regularly and ensures that those on display are suitable for the age and stage she is caring for. There are resources in place to enable the children to become independent in their self-care skills, for instance a child friendly soap dispenser and steps to enable them to reach the sink to wash their hands. This is a fully inclusive setting where all children are acknowledged as unique and their needs met through the knowledge and positive interaction of the childminder.

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the early years provision

Partnership with parents and carers is extensive and worthwhile. Secure registration and settling in procedures ensure very effective sharing of information in relation to children's family and home circumstances, individual needs routines and abilities. Parents are aware that observations are made on their children and their next steps are discussed regularly. The daily contact diaries and daily discussions enable parents to be fully informed of their child's experiences each day and to ensure that there is continuity of care. Parents are very positive about the childminder and are extremely pleased with care their children receive.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and very quickly develop loving relationships with the childminder and her husband which ensure that the children are confident and feel secure in her care. The childminder has an extensive knowledge of child development and how it links to the early learning goals. Comprehensive and detailed observations and assessment systems enable the childminder to track each child's individual development and make individual play plans for each child to promote and support their progress.

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and outcomes for children

Her knowledge of each child enables her to support their learning whilst playing This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and good use is made of incidental opportunities, for instance small rainbows appeared on the wall and each child was shown it and the discussions took place were differentiated to ensure that each child was able to contribute their own knowledge, some naming the colours others counting how many there were. She showed them how the rainbow appeared and when they disappeared talked about the conditions needed to make a rainbow.

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and outcomes for children

There is a balance of adult-led and child-initiated play. The childminder plans activities each day which include visits to venues in community but children are also able to choose what they want to do, choosing to play in the lounge or playroom. The garden is fully enclosed and the children have great fun using all the equipment outside including the enclosed trampoline and climbing structure supporting their physical development. They use their imagination as they play in the two storey house making cups of tea for each other. Children's language and literacy skill are encouraged through everyday conversations, for instance while they walk to the library van they talk about the crunching noises their feet make as they stamp through the leaves on the ground, they stop and examine prickly horse chestnuts and examine what has happened to the apples that have fallen on the ground. Children have a wonderful time choosing their books and interacting with

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and outcomes for children

the staff on the library van; they confidently collect their token from the staff and then exchange it for their chosen book, waiting for it to be stamped before leaving. They enjoy the physical challenges the local park gives them climbing up the steps to the slide, balancing as they cross the wobbly bridge or being pushed in the swings. The children clearly know the rules when they are out, staying close to the childminder and responding well when asked to wait their turn. Although children are aware of a wider world, they for instance, send postcards to the childminder when they are on holiday and these are displayed next to the map of the world the childminder has identified that this is an area of the curriculum that could be developed further to enable the children to gain a better understanding of diversity within their society and the wider world.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is fully promoted by the childminder. All required documentation is in place and used to meet the welfare requirements of the children. The childminder offers the children whose parents request it a healthy range of snacks and meals using mainly organic ingredients. Children learn about hygiene rules and minimising cross infection as they wash their hands before and after meals drying their hands on paper towels and only drinking from their own cups. They access fresh air each day either in the garden or going out to visit other amenities in the area.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel extremely safe within the home; they are comfortable in choosing what they want to play with and in which room. They practise the evacuation procedure regularly and they are comfortable and feel secure within the organisation of the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children?' behaviour is excellent. They co-operate and share the resources and time of the childminder. They are encouraged to respect each other and take turns. The childminder encourages the use of the kitchen timer which they set if they are finding it difficult to share a particular resource, the children respond very well to this handing the toy over when the timer goes off. Manners are encouraged This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 by the childminder as they say please and thank you to each other; children ask to get down from the table if they are able. The childminder continually praises the children building on their self-esteem and confidence 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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