Redbourn Park School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 148472 Inspection date 11/01/2011 Inspector Anne Faithfull

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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 registered in 1999. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her two children aged 13 and 17 years in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder uses the whole of the house for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. Her registration permits her to care for six children under eight years and of these three may be in the early years age range, at any one time, and she is currently minding four children who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage on a part-time 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

The childminder provides a warm, homely and caring environment where all children are valued and included. The childminder knows each child well and provides a suitable range of activities and resources to help them make progress in their early learning and development. Children's welfare is suitably promoted, although the childminder does not meet all of the regulations. The childminder has a positive attitude to continuous development and improvement. However, systems to effectively evaluate the quality of the provision and promote ongoing improvements for children are not yet fully established.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessment for all areas including each specific outing, clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 31/01/2011

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further?

 request written parental permission from all parents to seek any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and welfare) 31/01/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for self-evaluation so that areas for improvement are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 identified and acted upon to continually improve outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder understands her role in safeguarding children and is aware of procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. All adults in the home have been checked to ensure their suitability. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to ensure all areas of her home are safe and all children regularly participate in the fire evacuation procedure. However, risk assessments have not been completed to ensure all potential risks to children are fully identified and minimised, including when on outings which is a requirement. The childminder has some policies and procedures in place which she shares with the parents when their child starts. Records for accidents and administration of medication are in place to ensure the health of children. However, the childminder has not obtained written parental permission from all of the parents of the children who attend for her to seek emergency medical advice or treatment which is a requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminders home is organised to encourage the young children to become independent. For example, a suitable range of resources are readily accessible to them so they choose the resources they wish to use themselves. The childminder is aware of her role to promote equality and diversity and values each child as an individual and talks to the children about the lives and differences of others. Children who attend from different cultures are fully supported and the childminder has obtained words from their home language. The childminder has an observation and assessment system in place and uses this to help her identify children's next steps in their learning and she shares the information with parents and other settings children attend. This helps to ensure the ongoing continuity of care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed good relationships with the parents. She gathers and records information from them with regards to their child's needs and requirements. Daily verbal exchanges of information ensure parents are fully aware of their child's routines and activities they have been involved in. Parents make many positive comments to the inspector. These include how they have peace of mind leaving their child with her, how happy their children are in her care and welcoming family environment she provides. Through discussion the childminder is able to identify her strengths and some areas for future development for example, the garden. However, effective systems for evaluating and highlighting all areas for improvement and development for children are not yet fully developed.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides a calm environment where children are happy and content. They enjoy themselves and have trusting relationships with the childminder and her family. Children are forming friendships with each other and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 are aware to share the toys and resources when required. They readily greet other children who arrive later in the morning. Children move around the childminders home with confidence selecting the different toys and resources they wish to use, including going to the toy cupboard for more cars. They readily approach the childminder for cuddles and sit next to her playing with an electronic toy. The childminder supports their learning by showing them how to use the toy, but still allowing them to try and work out for themselves first which button to press.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder continually asks children questions to promote their early communication skills such as asking 'what is it'. The childminder encourages children?s early leaning and understanding of numbers and colours as they enjoy counting and naming the colours of the cars on the walk to school. Children participate in a range of creative activities which give younger children the opportunity to create their own picture with a range of different media. They celebrate a range of festivals and talk about events in their own lives. They enjoy helping to make and taste food from other countries and cultures. Parents whose children attend from other cultures bring food and items for the children to look and taste for example, different rice and spices. The children enjoy helping the childminder cook the food and tasting the different flavours. Children are beginning to be aware of re-cycling as they use a large cardboard box to make a house. They

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and outcomes for children

had great fun colouring the wallpaper inside the box and drawing bricks on the outside.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder takes children on a variety of outings such as, visits to the park and toddler groups. These outings and visits enable the children to begin to be aware of their local community and to mix and socialise with others. The childminder encourages children to begin to be aware of their own safety when playing. For example, reminding them not to throw the cars and to be careful when sitting on the large chairs as they may slip and knock their chins on the table. Children have regular opportunities for physical activity, for example, going to the local park to play on a wide range of outdoor equipment. The childminder uses every day routines to ensure the young children are beginning to be aware of healthy eating and hygiene routines for example, they are aware to wash their hands before eating their snacks and take off their shoes when indoors. The childminder is aware of food hygiene issues as she stores the food the parents

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and outcomes for children

provide in a safe and hygienic way. Children are beginning to take responsibility for their own personal care for example, the childminder encourages them to try and do up the buttons on their coat and buckles on their shoes before going outside. 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 3 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 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 2 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 31/01/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register 31/01/2011

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