Glapthorn Church of England Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 147256 Inspection date 22/11/2010 Inspector Anahita Aderianwalla

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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 was registered in 1994. She lives with her adult son and daughter in a first floor three bedroom flat in Whetstone in the London borough of Barnet. The whole of the premises, with the exception of the bathroom, is used for childminding purposes. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time, and of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group at any one time. The childminder is currently minding two children in the early years age group.

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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

The childminder provides an extremely warm and caring environment for children. Children make excellent progress in their learning and development through the childminder's in-depth knowledge and understanding of them. This creates an exceptionally inclusive environment where children's individual needs are met in full. As well as this, a high priority is attached to children's welfare. Partnerships with parents and other early years provision is highly effective, as is the process for self-evaluation. The childminder is keen to continue developing her self- evaluation systems to improve the service she offers. Consequently, the scope for continuous improvement is excellent.

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further?

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

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further?

 further developing self-evaluation systems to identify best practice.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly professional. A high priority is given to safeguarding. The childminder's clear understanding of child protection issues helps to protect children from unsuitable people and dangerous situations. She carries out thorough risk assessments to prevent accidents and teaches children how to stay safe, for example, they practise road safety, take part in fire drills and discuss what to do in the event of an emergency.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded extremely well, as the childminder and other This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 household members have had suitable checks completed. The children's knowledge about personal safety is encouraged by gentle reminders from the childminder to pick up the toys so they do not trip, road safety activities and regular fire drill practices. This positively contributes to children developing a sense of danger and how to keep themselves safe. Children's play opportunities are maximised through the highly effective organisation of space, time and resources. The childminder's ongoing commitment to training has a significantly positive impact on the exceptional quality of care provided. She is enthusiastic and passionate about driving forward with improvements to ensure better outcomes for children. The rigorous use of ongoing self-evaluation clearly identifies strengths

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the early years provision

and priorities for development. The childminder is keen to expand her self- evaluation documents to identify more aspects of her provision in order to improve her service even further. She complements this by engaging parents and children in evaluating the care and education provided. This has resulted in a safer environment being ensured. Documentation is impeccable. It is very well organised, readily available, stored securely to protect confidentiality and amended as soon as changes occur to keep information up to date. All essential records are in place and there are written policies to meet all the legal requirements. This high level of organisation ensures that the service offered by the childminder runs efficiently and contributes to the children's ongoing safety and well-being. Partnership with parents and other professionals is excellent. Parents are given very good quality written information when their children start, which clearly

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the early years provision

explains the childminder's role and responsibilities. Thereafter, they are kept extremely well informed of their children's progress and experiences through daily discussions with the childminder, learning journeys, daily diaries and information displayed on the notice board for parents.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning and development is promoted extremely effectively because the childminder responds exceptionally well to their individual needs. The childminder works extremely closely with the parents prior to the children attending to identify their starting points as quickly as possible. This enables her to plan a curriculum aimed at the children's individual needs. As a result, children are able to progress at their own speed as she provides an extensive range of activities and experiences. The childminder interacts exceptionally well with the children, asking open-ended questions and extending their vocabulary at every opportunity. The wide range of planning catered, inside and outside, ensures that aspects of the six areas of learning are seamlessly woven into children's play and experiences and their enjoyment and achievements are excellent for their ages. The well-equipped and vibrant learning environment ensures all children have access to an extensive

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and outcomes for children

range of resources and play materials that are appropriate for their age and stage of development, for example, children play with plastic insects mixed with leaves that they collected in the park, picking them up with small tweezers and investigating further as they look at them under the magnifying glass. They demonstrate excellent independence and involvement through extending their own ideas and learning. Children are developing very good communication skills. They This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 listen extremely well and talk freely about the insects, and how and where they live. They are highly motivated and interested, remaining engaged in their play for long periods.

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and outcomes for children

The resources are stored at a low level, enabling all children to access them freely, increasing their independence and decision-making skills effectively. Children are developing a broad understanding of the world around them through using a wide range of resources, such as books, puzzles, role play equipment, and dressing up clothes and planned activities about a range of festivals and cultures. The children love to take Theodore Bear on holiday with them and then stick photos in the book that helps them share their experiences with the other children. This promotes awareness of cultural diversity through the eyes of the children. Children enjoy the benefits of the fresh air daily as the childminder ensures the children take regular walks to the park and outdoor play areas are well used, greatly extending their learning opportunities in different ways, for example, children learn about the changing seasons as they walk through parks and collect leaves. Children's safety

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and outcomes for children

is promoted extremely well, ensuring no unauthorised people gain access to the children and the children are able to tidy up after play, explaining that they could trip, showing a clear understanding of how to keep them safe. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating through discussions and activities as part of the routine. They enjoy an extensive range of healthy snacks and meals, prepared by the childminder and rigorous procedures are implemented to ensure the children's individual dietary requirements are adhered to and that parents' wishes are respected. Children behave exceptionally well because the childminder has a consistent approach to behaviour management. 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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