Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 120625 Inspection date 15/02/2011 Inspector Carol Willlett

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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 1987 and she is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She lives in a bungalow in West End, Woking, Surrey. All areas of the property are used for minding. There is a fully enclosed rear garden area available for outside play. The childminder has no pets.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years, of these three children can be in the early years age group at any one time. She is also registered to provide overnight care. The childminder currently has six children in her care, of which four are in the early years age group, all attending on a part time basis The childminder is fully qualified with Level 3 in Childcare and Education. She is a member of the National Childminding Association. She is working towards a quality assurance award with Surrey County Council.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children make outstanding progress in their development as the childminder provides high quality care and learning and she is extremely knowledgeable in her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is exceptionally caring and friendly and provides a very loving, inclusive, child-friendly home so children are secure and happy as the freely play and explore. The childminder is highly committed to working in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care, and this impacts very positively on their development. and she meets children's diverse needs very effectively. The childminder has a very professional attitude and is committed to updating her knowledge and skills through ongoing training and effective networking. She sustains high standards through continually reflecting on her practice, addressing most hazards in her home effectively, and thereby continuously improving outcomes for children.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 improving children's safety by making the gaps in the hedge secure

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is very effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a comprehensive range of documentation and procedures in place to underpin her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 practice. This enables her to promote children's safety and welfare and ensure the safe and efficient management of her setting. She has an excellent understanding of her role in safeguarding children which she shares with parents through her clear written policy so they understand her responsibilities. The childminder is highly safety conscious. She thoroughly checks her home and all places she takes children to identify and minimise any hazards. She uses a range of measures to keep children safe. Risk assessments are extremely thorough for both her home and outings and all places visited. The childminder has recently moved house and she has noted there are gaps in the hedge in her garden during the winter months.

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the early years provision

Children's safety is effectively assured as the childminder carefully supervises them at all times and she is fully prepared to deal with emergencies. She carries children's contact details and a first aid kit with her at all times and her first aid training is kept up to date. Children learn about keeping themselves safe as they practice fire evacuation and learn about road safety. Daily routines enhances their understanding of safe behaviour.

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the early years provision

The childminder has outstanding organisational skills. Her home and resources are extremely effectively arranged which enables all children to gain high levels of independence and initiate their own exploration and learning. She provides an extremely inclusive service through a very welcoming, child-orientated environment. The childminder provides a broad range of good quality toys and equipment that are highly suitable and meet children's stages of development and individual learning needs. She obtains essential details of children's health and welfare needs. All children are extremely well supported both in her home and when at other settings as the childminder works exceptionally well with all involved in their care, adapting her development records for each child.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an extremely professional attitude to childminding and children significantly benefit from the extremely well-developed partnerships. She is very committed to providing high quality care and learning for the children and to maintaining her excellent standards of care. She is very outward looking using her considerable knowledge to help newly registered childminders. She is part of a mentoring scheme and organises the local childminding toddler group. She is part of the county childminding association committee helping to organise training and seminars which helps extend her own knowledge and understanding and keeps her up to date. She maintains her own knowledge and skills which improves outcomes for the children through continual training and reflecting on her practice. She competently identifies her strengths and areas for development both in her practices and in her home environment through her detailed self-evaluation. She

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the early years provision

fully realises the benefit of quality assurance and has started working towards a new scheme with the local authority. The childminder forms extremely positive relationships with parents and they are very happy with the care their children receive. All records are fully shared with parents to ensure they are kept well informed. Comments from feedback questionnaires demonstrate how happy they are and include 'absolutely amazing professional and efficient...house is very child- friendly, impressed with high standards of training always a great selection toys that stimulate the children'. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is exceptionally warm, caring and affectionate and she provides an extremely well-maintained, comfortable, child-friendly environment so the children are extremely happy and confident. Children freely explore the exciting stimulating playroom where they have easy access to an extensive range of very high quality, age-appropriate toys. Babies love to sit on the childminder's lap looking at books in the enticing reading areas with a light ball and floaty curtains, discovering animals and textures in favourite books. Children's language and literacy skills develop extremely well in the print rich environment. The childminder has a high regard to safety supervising children closely at all times and checks them as they sleep. She is very attentive to their needs and very skilful at recognising non-verbal communication and interprets baby signing gestures. The childminder is extremely well-organised and makes very effective use of her extensive range of interesting

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and outcomes for children

resources linked to themes that interest the children, such as farm and animals to promote high quality outcomes for children across all areas of learning. Children confidently explore the toys and environment showing they feel safe in the childminder's home. For example, babies are excited by the noises they can make on the musical instruments. They actively explore the interesting range of items in the treasure basket showing sustained concentration. The childminder sits on the floor to support their play, develop their communication and language skills and models the use of toy so children can succeed. This encourages their perseverance and develops their skills and confidence, encouraging them to be active learners. The childminder effectively supports and extends their play and children are extremely responsive to her positive praise and encouraging manner. Behaviour is excellent as the childminder provides a very positive environment where children

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and outcomes for children

are actively engaged in the play and learning skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder develops her own knowledge to support children's development by using Makaton and baby signing to aid children with limited communication. The childminder is very experienced and has considerable knowledge of child development which she uses extremely well to observe and assess children's learning. She develops highly effective partnerships to improve children's outcomes. For example, children's informative daily diaries and learning journals are shared efficiently with parents and include photographs and observations which keep them fully informed and involved in children's learning. The childminder provides termly summary assessments of children's overall development which she uses very effectively, together with her knowledge of the early learning goals, to ensure children make excellent progress and there are no gaps in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children good health is extremely well promoted as the childminder's premises are very clean and well maintained, She pays excellent attention to minimising the spread of germs encouraging children to use tissues and washing her hands regularly. Children effectively learn the importance of following good personal hygiene routines. The childminder reminds children about washing their hands before they eat and posters remind them to wash hands after they use the toilet. Colour coded hand towels limit the risk of cross infection. The childminder has This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 highly effective nappy changing procedures that minimise the risk of cross infection as she thoroughly cleans the mat and her hands to minimise the spread of germ. Children develop an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks which always include fruit and vegetables.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a wide choice about what to eat as the childminder consults them through regular questions about what they like when at her house. Children can drink whenever they are thirsty as their cups are freely available. Babies are offered a drink on waking. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their physicals skills as there are lots of outings. They go out daily enjoying fresh air and exercise in the garden and often stopping at the park to use larger equipment or walking in the woods or to the pond.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder cares for a range of children giving them all individual care and attention. She treats all of them with loving care and respect so children gain an excellent understanding and consideration for others and acceptance of differences. Craft activities linked to different festivals and the wide range of books and resources encourages children's understanding of diversity. Children sleep according to their own routines and are very carefully checked to make sure they are safe and comfortable. The childminder treats children with care and affection giving them lots of cuddles and praise so they develop high self-esteem. Photographs and samples of their work are displayed so children develop a strong sense of belonging. The childminder is extremely enthusiastic so children are very well supported and active in their learning so they make excellent progress in their development and are well prepared for future learning.

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and outcomes for 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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