Bishops Cleeve Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 115571 Inspection date 12/08/2010 Inspector Justine George

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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 2000. She lives with her husband and three children in an end-of-terrace house in a residential area of Sidcup, Kent. The house is close to local shops, schools and parks. Minded children use the ground floor area of the home where play takes place in the living room. Children also use the kitchen/diner and downstairs toilet and wash facilities. There is a large enclosed garden for children to play in with a paved and grassed area. The family have one pet cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time, of whom, not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder currently cares for four children in this age group, on various days of the week, some 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

Overall, the childminder promotes children's welfare and learning needs satisfactorily. She offers a warm and welcoming home from home environment. Children are confident and relate well to the childminder and caring relationships have developed outside the family home. Children's learning and development needs are generally well promoted as they enjoy using the range of toys and visit playgroups and libraries exploring a range of experiences. The childminder keeps most of the required documentation to ensure children's safety and well-being; however, some regulatory paperwork is not in place. The childminder strives to maintain continuous improvement to help develop her practice and benefit the children she cares for.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure written parental permission is requested, at the time of the child's admission to the provision, to the seeking of any necessary emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/01/2011

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further?

 maintain a record of risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documenation) 31/01/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 strengthen the use of ongoing observational assessment to inform planning for each child's continuing development so that the experiences offered reflect their needs and interests  seek written parental permission for children to take part in outings.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is promoted through the procedures in place that help to safeguard them. For example, the childminder promotes their safety in relation to unvetted adults through vigilant supervision. All household members have had the required checks carried out to ensure their suitability and the childminder ensures children are collected by named adults only. In the event of an unfamiliar adult turning up, children are not allowed to go off with them until contact has been made with parents/carers. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues. She is aware of possible signs and symptoms of harm and the referral procedures to follow to help ensure children are protected. The childminder does not display a current certificate of registration which, without a reasonable excuse, is an offence. Ofsted does not intend to prosecute on this occasion, because this appears to be a genuine error made by the childminder who

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the early years provision

is displaying a certificate that is no longer valid. She has agreed to obtain and display an updated document to provide parents with the correct details of her registration to promote children's welfare.

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the early years provision

The childminder shares her written policies and procedures with parents, informing them of her responsibilities in caring for children. However, written consent for her to take children on outings has not been sought for all children. Written consent for the childminder to seek emergency medical treatment or advice is not in place for every child, which a breach of a specific welfare requirement. In addition, the childminder does not keep a record of risk assessment, which is also a breach of a welfare requirement. However, in this respect the childminder supervises children closely at all times and ensures the setting is secure. Therefore any risk to children's safety is reduced.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents and carers and information is shared by way of a journal and regular verbal communication. The childminder shares information with regards to the activities children have been exploring and observations of their learning and development. As a result, parents are well informed of how children spend their time and the progress they make. Some of the available resources are easily accessible to children and the childminder has various activities and experiences for children to explore. This provides them with a variety of play opportunities. The childminder promotes equality and diversity by ensuring that no-one is discriminated against regardless of their backgrounds and beliefs. Although not currently applicable, the childminder is open to caring for children with additional or special educational needs and working in partnership with other settings or services to provide continuity of care

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 for children. She reflects on her skills, the home and the needs of all children to help ensure their well-being is effectively met.

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the early years provision

The childminder takes some steps to drive improvement and self-evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. This is achieved through reading early years magazines and updating her training to include courses in first aid and the Early Years Foundation Stage. She also reflects on the needs of the children and comments from parents to ensure all are happy with the service provided.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy their time in the setting where they play with a range of toys including a tent with pretend food and cutlery enabling them to act out real life experiences. Children play with dolls and clothes, puzzles, farm animals and a train set, various construction kits and visit play groups and the local library to develop their social skills and explore the wider community. The childminder supports children well as she sits with them during play giving encouragement and talking about what is happening, developing children's awareness of different concepts. Children explore a range of topics which the childminder plans on a weekly basis. Such topics ensure the different areas of learning are covered and the childminder observes children's experiences, monitoring their progress. However, the observations do not feed into the plans to ensure relevant experiences are offered to meet their individual needs and interests.

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and outcomes for children

Children's good health is suitably fostered. The home is hygienically clean and the childminder minimises the spread of infection by excluding children if they are unwell. Children take responsibility for wiping their noses and are encouraged to cover their mouths when coughing. They use wipes to clean their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children are given regular drinks throughout the day to ensure they are well hydrated. They benefit from regular opportunities of outdoor play. They use the garden and range of equipment and go out for walks on a daily basis. As a result, active lifestyles are promoted.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures children's safety as the premises are secure preventing children from leaving unsupervised. Children can be seen and heard at all times and learn about keeping safe, for example, as they help with tidying up to prevent tripping hazards. Toys are in good condition and suited to the children's age and stage of development. Children are well behaved in the setting as they use their time effectively exploring the range of experiences. Children relate well to the childminder where they are confident exploring a range of emotions and seeking support and cuddles when needed. In the event of any unwanted behaviour, the childminder is firm with boundaries and uses explanations to develop children's understanding. 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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