St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 106509 Inspection date 07/02/2011 Inspector Tim Butcher

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding except for the utility room. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time; of these, three may be within the early years age group and of these one may be under one year. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder provides care each end of the school day and term time only. The childminder walks to a local school to take and collect children. She visits local parks, the Downs and local shops with the children. The childminder is currently caring for 12 children, of these, five are within the early years age group; and all attend after school.

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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, relaxed and settle easily with the childminder to their play before and after school. They have a suitably warm, child-friendly and safe environment in which to play. Children make satisfactory progress in their learning and development given the relatively short periods of time that the provider is responsible for delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder establishes secure partnerships with parents and carers. The childminder establishes a suitable partnership with other providers who also provide care for the children that attend, such as schools, and so suitably compliments the care and learning the child receives in other settings. The childminder demonstrates the capacity to maintain gradual and continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems of self evaluation further to identify priorities for further improvement  develop the systems for tracking children's progress  develop the partnership with other providers and share the information about children's progress to further support children's achievement and well being. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The arrangements for safeguarding children are secure. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities in regard to the safeguarding of children and has a suitable policy to follow should she have a concern about a child. All adults have been suitably vetted. The childminder places importance on the safety of children and a clear assessment of risk is carried out both to the premises and when children are delivered and collected from school. Most policies and procedures are kept updated and ensure the safe and smooth running of the setting.

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the early years provision

A strength of the provision is the positive relationship with parents. There are suitable opportunities to share information through discussion and through the initial documentation processes so that children receive a suitable continuity of care. Parents report very positively about the setting as a whole and on the care provided. They comment that the activities are varied and a stimulating environment is provided They comment of the good management of children's behaviour and on the quality of the childminder's relationships with children. Partnerships are beginning to be established with some other settings who also provide care to the children such as the school. The childminder intends to develop this aspect of her practice further. The childminder suitably promotes equality and diversity as levels of engagement with parents and carers are well established and this results in a sound knowledge of each child's background, clear identification of

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the early years provision

their care needs and of their individual preferences. Some reflective practice takes place although future plans are limited. The provider has maintained the quality of resources for children. Children have easy access to a sound range of resources overall that match their interests and general abilities. The available resources are sound, fit for purpose and able to support children's all round development. The provider obtains direct feedback from parents about the quality of the service she provides. The recommendation made at the last inspection has successfully been carried out.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and content and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children in the early years age group attend alongside older children and are encouraged to participate and to get along with each other. Children attend for relatively short amounts of time and the childminder ensures that they have a suitable range of activities that are of interest to them. They settle easily upon arrival and decide how they may wish to spend their time. The childminder is focussed on meeting the needs of all children. There is a suitable balance of adult led and child initiated play. For example, all children come together to help make the decorations on a birthday cake. Each child takes a turn at mixing the icing sugar. The childminder uses the opportunity for children to count the spoonfuls of water and to decide on the colouring they may wish to add. The childminder involves the whole group and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

everyone enjoys the social activity. Children learn about quantity and texture. They are helped to feel good about themselves because the childminder provides plenty of praise and encouragement. They learn to listen and to look; and to follow simple instructions. As a result children learn to be independent and begin to improve their talking and listening skills. Children make suitable general progress in their communication, language and literacy and skills. They have suitable opportunities to initiate their own play activities and a suitable range of resources are made available to them. They make decisions about the activities that they engage in and are able to exercise choice. They show a clear sense of belonging as shown through their warm interactions with the childminder and with each other. Children are well behaved because the childminder involves them in decision making and they are able to contribute positively. Quieter children are sensitively

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and outcomes for children

drawn out to speak in the group and to take their turn. The childminder provides a good role-model and treats children as individuals.

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and outcomes for children

Some limited observation is carried out. An overview of each child is held by the childminder because she knows each child well. However, children's progress is not tracked and so there is no clear picture of children's next steps or achievements. This informing is not effectively shared, for example with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage such as schools. As a result overall outcomes for children are satisfactorily. They suitably enjoy and achieve in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn about healthy lifestyles through the many opportunities to discuss and prepare food. For example they learn about nature and the world around them when helping collect the chicken's eggs. They are well supported to develop their personal self-care skills such as through hand washing routines before decorating a cake. They have regular opportunities to be active. Children have a very safe environment in which to play. They demonstrate a clear understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe such as by their good knowledge of road safety when walking to and from school with the childminder. 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 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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: 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

 ensure a written behaviour management policy is held. (How the provision is organised) 22/02/2011

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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

 ensure a written procedure to be followed in the event of a parent failing to collect a child is held. (How the provision is organised) 22/02/2011

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