RNIB Sunshine House School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 102463 Inspection date 13/12/2010 Inspector Sarah Wignall

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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 1987. She lives with her partner in the town of Bodmin in Cornwall. Children use all ground floor areas of the childminder's home. A garden is used for outdoor play activities. The setting is open each weekday from 8am until 6pm all year round. A maximum of six children aged from birth to eight years may attend the setting at any one time, of these, not more than three may be in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

There are currently three children attending who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage. They live locally and some also attend other early years settings. The childminder also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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 provides a wide range of activities and experiences that meet children's needs and interests and help them to make progress in their learning and development. She provides a generally safe and secure environment. Positive relationships have been established with parents. The childminder is committed to ensuring children are happy in her care and she has begun to reflect on some aspects of her practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessment of risks for outings and trips  develop further methods of recording and assessing children's achievements, sharing this information with parents and agreeing ways of working together to extend children's learning  develop further systems of self-evaluation to identify the settings strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

Children are very well supervised by the childminder as they play and move to different areas of the home. She is vigilant when away from the home and when unchecked adults are present. She demonstrates a good understanding of This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 safeguarding and is aware of action to take if concerned about children in her care. All adults in the home have been appropriately vetted. The home is made safe and secure on a daily basis and risk assessments are in place. While the childminder has a good awareness of risks associated with outings and trips these have not been included in the record of risk assessment. Children learn about fire safety in a fun and imaginative way. They use resources from the local fire station to dress up in fire fighting costumes and act out the role of fire fighters. This increases their awareness of how to react in the event of a fire.

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the early years provision

Children are provided with a wide range of interesting toys and resources each day. These are easily accessible in both the lounge and dining room. The childminder uses her time very well. She makes excellent use of a wide range of community based groups and local resources. For instance children enhance their communication skills as they participate in singing and signing sessions and they develop physical skills at weekly soft play sessions. Regular visits to the library for story time helps to increase their enjoyment of and interest in books. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about history and the natural world as they visit National Trust properties, take trips on the local steam train and visit garden centre's and woodland trails. The childminder has established sound partnerships with parents and others. Information is exchanged verbally each day ensuring she is kept informed of individual needs and interests. Photographs are taken and made available to

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the early years provision

parents helping to demonstrate children at play. The childminder has not yet extended this sharing of information to include children's learning and development at the setting. The childminder works closely with others involved with children. For instance she undertakes training to ensure she is fully aware of effective ways to support children in their language development. The childminder is committed to providing children with a fun and enjoyable experience. She has met the recommendations set at her last inspection and plans to use self- evaluation more widely to reflect on all aspects of her provision.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very settled and content with the childminder. She has established warm, caring relationships and children respond very well to her. She gently and sensitively supports them when they are reluctant to separate from their parents. They enjoy the opportunity to play with friends and they wait excitedly for them to arrive.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides children with a broad and balanced range of activities each day. They independently select resources they like and complete jigsaws with confidence and skill. Young children develop social skills as they learn to take turns while waiting for their go in a card game. They develop pre-writing skills as they draw and make marks using different crayons and pencils. Children learn to recognise numbers as they read the numbers on the cards or count the number of counters in a board game. The childminder interacts effectively to support their learning and development for instance when they look at books she asks open ended questions to aid language development and she introduces new words such This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 as caterpillar and wiggly worm when describing pictures to them. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories and regular visits to the

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and outcomes for children

local library provide them with access to a wider range of books.

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and outcomes for children

Children are gaining independence in the setting and they are encouraged to put on their own socks or wipe their hands. Daily routines help to teach them about hygiene and healthy lifestyles. The childminder ensures they eat well from the lunch and snacks provided by parents and she gently encourages them to drink throughout the day. Children have access to good amounts of fresh air and exercise each day contributing to their overall health and fitness. They use the outdoors for all types of play for instance they make rain catchers outside, play on bikes or feed the birds. Regular visits to the local play parks and walks in the woods help to develop strong physical skills. Parents are kept informed of accidents and illness at the setting. Children learn about safety through the daily routines. They respond well to reminders to play safely and not to run in the house.

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and outcomes for children

Good settling in procedures help to ensure the childminder is fully aware of individual needs and home routines on enrolment. She knows the children well and uses this information to plan and provide interesting and varied activities that they enjoy and help them make progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children have established positive relationships with each other and they delightedly talk about their friends as they watch a CD showing them and their friends playing together. They develop strong social skills as they learn to play both independently and with others equipping them well for the future. The childminder creates a happy atmosphere in the home and children benefit from the positive praise and reinforcement she gives. 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 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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