Goose Green Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132022 Inspection date 30/12/2010 Inspector Amanda Tyson

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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 has been registered since 1992. She lives with her adult aged child, and ten year-old son in New Malden, which is within the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. They have a cat. Her home is situated within walking distance of bus routes, parks, local shops, and schools. With the exception of the childminder's bedroom, which accommodates the travel cot for any children needing to sleep, only the ground floor, which has a toilet, is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register, for a maximum of six children under eight years. Of these, no more than three may be within the early years age group, of whom one may be aged under one year at any one time. There are currently two children in the early years age range on roll. Both children attend

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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 cared for in a safe, secure, fully inclusive, and well organised home environment. They are happy and, based on their age, ability and starting points, are making good progress in their learning and development. The provision for outdoor play, planning for children's individual needs and interests, and involvement of parents in the self-evaluation process are key strengths. All requirements are met. Most recommended good practice guidance for record keeping is meticulously followed. Overall, priorities for further development are astutely identified and very well targeted to ensure continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 clarify parental wishes regarding the use of non-prescription pain and fever relief medication. If parents wish for this to be administered, then obtain their permission in writing.  develop the provision for sensory play further.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare and development is very well monitored and supported. Risk assessments are rigorously carried out and recorded appropriately. As a result, the perils of infection, a lost child situation occurring whilst on outings, and accidents are very well minimized. For example, the children's digging area in the garden is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 covered with a grate to prevent animal visitors; children are protected from un- vetted adults, and sensible precautions are taken to protect children from hazards, such as hot drinks, when they visit local toddler groups. The childminder updates her child protection training regularly. Her knowledge and understanding of the procedure to follow if she becomes concerned about a child is current and secure. Records and documentation, policies and procedures, required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place and appropriately shared with

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the early years provision

parents. Written permission is obtained from parents for the seeking of emergency treatment or advice, and for administering prescribed medication. The childminder has not yet administered any temperature reducing medication, and if children become unwell it is her policy to ring parents straight away to arrange for them to be collected. However, some parents have verbally expressed their wish for her to administer non-prescription temperature reducing medication in certain circumstances, but this agreement has yet to be verified in writing.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a wide range of high-quality play and learning resources which effectively promote equality and diversity. The garden is a haven for play and learning and cleverly designed to activate use of the senses, and to provide children with access to all areas of learning. The childminder organizes the day to include a balance of time spent accessing community resources, such as a soft play centre and 'stay and play' sessions, with time spent in her home. She makes excellent use of local early years training opportunities and reads early years publications to keep up to date with changing ideas and theories.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in close partnership with parents to meet children's individual welfare, care, and learning needs. She is committed to extending this to include any other early years practitioners that become involved with children in the future. Parents hold the childminder in high regard. They highlight her approachability, children's keenness to attend, the range of creative activities, as well as her focus on supporting children's individual learning needs, as key strengths. They are actively encouraged to help improve her practice by sharing their thoughts and ideas. Suggestions, such as making more use of music, and for introducing formal parent consultations; to provide the time to discuss children's progress and development in depth, are testament to the secure and trusting relationships established between them. Parental consultations are now scheduled to commence in January 2011. Singing, movement, and dance activities are being

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the early years provision

increased. The use of music is intrinsically linked to her plans for creating a sensory area. Here children will be able to explore colour, light, sound, and texture in a relaxed and calm environment. Additional future plans include attending more training workshops and increasing her supply of books; to develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. All recommendations raised at the last inspection have been met. Capacity for continued improvement is strong. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Activity planning is informed and guided by children's individual interests, preferred learning styles, and learning needs. These are captured within their learning journey records, which show their rapidly developing progress towards the early learning goals, as well as any potential gaps. This approach promotes equality and diversity very well. Children who prefer physically active play and learning benefit greatly from the childminder's use of the outdoors. They are keen to make marks on the wall and patio slabs using giant chalks, and experiment with sand and water, often mixing the tow together. The childminder's specially created digging area is filled with children's favourite toys, currently dinosaurs, and provides exciting natural discoveries, such as different small creatures. Children's senses are awakened by the different smelling shrubs. They have fun building and moulding in the snow, and splashing in the puddles. The more physically proficient are

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and outcomes for children

challenged by the play park apparatus which they visit regularly. Trips to the local soft play centre and spacious toddler groups, along with indoor activities, such as soft balls and the ball pit, ensures that even when weather conditions prevent outdoor play children still have opportunities to release excess energy.

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and outcomes for children

Children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Their safety is prioritized. Road safety rules are reinforced during the daily trips out in the community, for example the childminder makes sure they always use a pelican crossing and wait for 'the green man'. Children are familiar with the sound of the smoke alarm, and plans are in place to teach children about fire safety in more depth as they get older. They wear recognizable arm bands, detailing her mobile telephone number, when they visit busy places in the community. Every venue is assessed for the potential of a lost child situation and strategies are put in place for minimizing the possibility of it occurring. Children are helped to understand behavioural rules through her consistent and individualized approach. Positive behaviour is applauded and further recognized through the use of stickers.

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and outcomes for children

Children's speech and language development is carefully monitored and very well supported. The childminder's use of laminated photographs and pictures of everyday objects, help to extend all children's vocabulary and aids communication. In the past the childminder has used these, along with pictorial timetables, to support children who are learning English as an additional language, and those with special educational needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children's developing fine motor skills are encouraged by activities such as sticking using a glue stick and coloured sweet papers. Children mould with dough, which is often scented with diverse spices, or mixed with glitter. The childminder's range of high quality wooden educational toys encourages critical thinking and problem solving skills. Children learn to count using the abacus, sort graded cylinders into order, and match different solid shapes using the posting boxes. They operate programmable toys to create actions and sounds and, as they get older, learn about wider world differences using an interactive globe. Children enjoy books and the childminder reads to them regularly. Overall, this is a highly progressive setting. The childminder's knowledge and understanding of child development, her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 past experience of working with children with special educational needs, and

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and outcomes for children

commitment to supporting children?s unique learning and development requirements is hugely beneficial to all children. 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 2 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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