Hadrian Park Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132141 Inspection date 04/01/2011 Inspector Christine Stimson

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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 March 1997 and lives with her husband and three adult children. They live in a house in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the downstairs part of the house is used for childminding with children taking their rest in one of the upstairs bedrooms. The childminder restricts children from entering the kitchen.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently caring for three children in this age group on a part-time basis. She 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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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to collect children from the local school and nursery, and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy in the care of the childminder, who knows them well and offers a secure environment for children to play. The childminder rotates toys and deploys these to enable children to self-select and make a choice in their play. The childminder does not plan activities for children as individuals nor does she note children's achievements and abilities. She maintains most regulatory documentation, but does not keep attendance registers for all the children in her care. The childminder has developed partnerships with the children's parents and the key workers at the other settings children attend. The childminder takes children on outings, but has failed to risk assess all venues. She embraces training opportunities to help improve practice. The childminder has not self-evaluated her practice to identify strengths and weaknesses. Since the last inspection the childminder has improved outcomes for children by improving safety within her

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

home and maintaining documentation to safeguard children.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation) 06/01/2011

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further?

 carry out risk assessments for all outings undertaken 06/01/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 with children and make sure the assessment is reviewed before embarking on each specific outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare)

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations to show learning intentions of activities and use these notes to help plan next steps for individual children  use experiences that children bring from home to establish children's starting points for their learning  help children become aware of, explore and question differences relating to people with disabilities.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended child protection training and has a sound understanding of how to safeguard children. She is clear on how to proceed if she has concerns about a child in her care and keeps a copy of the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines in her records for referral. Her safeguarding policy is shared with parents. The childminder's home is a safe environment for children to play and she has devised risk assessments for her premises and for some of the outings she undertakes with children. However, there are venues the childminder takes children to that she has not risk assessed. All adults living on the premises have undergone or are undergoing vetting procedures to ensure they are suitable. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as they practise the evacuation procedure with the childminder and demonstrate an understanding of how to cross roads safely.

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the early years provision

The childminder has attended training courses since her last inspection to help develop her practice and improve outcomes for children. She has a number of policies and procedures relating to her practice and these are shared with parents when children first start in her care. Most regulatory documentation is in place and used effectively by the childminder, however, she has overlooked the need to record the attendance of some of the children in her care. This is a breach of regulations. The childminder has developed friendly relationships with the parents she works for and has regular contact with the children's other care providers. For example, the childminder has approached the children's pre-school and nursery to have a copy of their terms activity planning and looks at this to give her ideas to extend children's learning. This ensures continuity of care and learning. The childminder has a range of age-appropriate toys children can access; these are

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the early years provision

stored in boxes that are rotated by the childminder to offer choice and challenge. The boxes are kept on the floor enabling children to make a choice in their play.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is promoted as the childminder has built a rapport with parents, passing on information from their children's other childcare provisions and chatting to them when they bring and collect their children. She does not ascertain from parents children's starting points when they first come into her care and as a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 result, she is not building on what children already know and can do.

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the early years provision

The childminder has limited resources that reflect diversity, particularly in relation to disability. The childminder has not self-evaluated her practice to identify strengths and weaknesses. The childminder has improved practice since her last inspection by having her gas central heating checked and making sure her fire blanket is kept in an accessible place in the kitchen. The childminder now shares her policies and procedures with parents who all receive copies and the childminder now has a form in her records to record any complaints. The childminder has emergency contact numbers for all the children in her care and has written consent from parents to allow her to seek emergency medical advice or treatment.

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and outcomes for children

Children have close relationships with the childminder and turn to her for support. For example, children who only attend infrequently come into the provision without fuss and are happy to be in the childminder's care once again. Children's confidence is promoted as they are encouraged to make a choice in their play by selecting resources for themselves. The childminder joins children in their play helping them dress their dolls and encouraging them to find resources she knows they enjoy playing with. For example, a child is fond of dominoes and is encouraged to sit on the settee with them to avoid younger children spoiling her enjoyment of matching the dominoes by counting the dots. Children are learning to take turns and share as they play together and the childminder is skilled at asking children questions to make them think and respond. For example, a child loves the pop-up toy and is urged by the childminder to find the cat in one of the

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and outcomes for children

pop-ups. The child is unsure at first and the childminder helps by naming the colours where he could be hiding and the child eventually finds the cat and is praised for being clever. Children experience going out and about into the local community while in the care of the childminder and enjoy socialising with children not familiar to them. They visit soft play centres, the library, parks and toddler groups, but the childminder has failed to do risk assessments for some of these venues.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder does not plan any activities for children; instead she relies on children choosing toys for themselves and then supports them in their play. She does not make observations on children's achievements, nor does she note their next steps or assess their progress and development. She does not ascertain children's starting points and as a result is not able to build on what children already know and can do. Although children are offered an enjoyable experience while in the childminder's care, she is unable to show how she ensures children cover all six areas of learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep themselves safe as the childminder routinely makes them aware of how to cross roads safely and acts as a good role model when undertaking outings. Children take part in fire drills where they learn to leave the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 premises quickly and safely. Children are beginning to take on small responsibilities while in the childminder's care and are eager to help put toys away into their boxes prior to lunch. Within the home, doors are kept shut to prevent children accessing the kitchen and the stairs.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with their own towels to use after washing their hands and this helps prevent cross-infection. The childminder makes sure children follow a routine of washing their hands after using the toilet and prior to eating. Children are provided with snacks and meals that have the approval of parents and details of food intake are recorded on a daily sheet showing how much of their five fruit and vegetables children have eaten that day. Regular walks to parks and physical activities within soft play centres help children establish healthy lifestyles. Children make a positive contribution to the childminder's setting as they are well behaved and cooperative. 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 3 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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