The Woodroffe School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 113901 Inspection date 14/02/2011 Inspector Tersea Elkington

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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 1994. She is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and three children in Crawley, West Sussex. The ground floor of the premises is used for childminding, where children have access to a designated playroom dining area and lounge, toilet facilities a re located on the ground floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder is close to public transport, schools, shops, parks and other amenities. The childminder has a rabbit.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six 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 the early age group on a full- time basis.

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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

The childminders practice is exemplary. Children benefit from the welcoming, inclusive and highly stimulating environment, where the uniqueness of each child is expertly valued. Highly effective steps are taken to promote the children's safety and well-being. Children really benefit from the excellent relationships that exist between the childminder, their parents and others who are involved in their life. Overall, parents are provided with fully comprehensive policies, procedures and documentation. The childminder continually monitors the quality of her service and attends training courses to develop her skills. As a result, she is able to critically evaluate and continuously improve her professional practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 refine the complaints policy to ensure all information given to parents is up to date

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role in safeguarding and has comprehensive policies and procedures in place in support of this area of her work. All regulatory requirements are in place and followed meticulously. High emphasis is placed on maintaining a hygienic and safe environment. The home is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 kept to a high standard of cleanliness and there are excellent procedures in place to prevent the spread of infection. Comprehensive systems are in place to ensure a safe and secure environment for the children within the home and when out and about.

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the early years provision

The childminder is well established, conscientious and strives to continually improve and aspires to provide an inclusive and outstanding practice. She undertakes rigorous self-evaluation, including seeking regular feedback from parents and children. She demonstrates exceptional commitment to further training, to enhance the qualifications she already holds. She has successfully gained a level 4 in childcare practice, as she recognises that, to retain her professional status, she should continually update her knowledge and skills. Children have access to a wealth of good quality toys and play activities which create a rich and stimulating learning environment both in and outside of the home, ensuring that individual needs of the children are fully met. The childminder provides a well organised and carefully planned learning environment, which ensures that children have ample opportunity to freely select resources,

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the early years provision

encouraging them to be inquisitive and active learners. The childminder selects toys and play resources that present non-stereotypical images and positive role models to all children as well as being supportive of children's individual learning styles. Children have good opportunities to celebrate and share aspects of their own cultures and traditions and those of other people.

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the early years provision

The childminder has well established methods of communication with others who are involved with the children in her care; to ensure that their welfare needs alongside their learning needs are given equal priority. Children benefit from the highly successful partnerships that are forged with parents. Parents have access to an extensive range of information which provides a clear reflection of the childminders provision. However, contact details of the regulatory body are not up to date. An equal partnership to learning is fully adopted and embraced between both parents and the childminder; informal and formal opportunities are available so that information can be exchanged as to achievements and progress of development both at home and within the setting. Opportunities for parents to extend and support children's learning within the home, are provided through the use of a character teddy, which enhances and supports a partnership approach to

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely comfortable and very settled in their surroundings and show a sense of belonging as they freely access all areas of the home identified for their use. The playroom houses a wealth of good quality resources, toys and equipment which are effectively stored, which encourages children to be active and inquisitive learners. Children enjoy a well balanced range of activities which are expertly planned by the childminder, ensuring that children are stimulated, enthused and that individual progress is continually developed. Children enjoy the positive interactions of the childminder who is on hand to guide and support all This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 play and learning experiences, enabling them to thrive in her care. The childminder maintains detailed and very carefully observed records to identity and track the progress of each child. She makes excellent use of photographs, supported by

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and outcomes for children

evaluative assessments and focused observations to record all aspects of each child's learning and development. She uses these successfully to plan stimulating activities and learning experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy a safe, secure environment where the high standards of cleanliness minimise the risk of infection. The childminder establishes good personal hygiene practices and children learn the reasons for them, helping to develop their understanding that they need to wash their hands to get rid of germs. Their awareness is further enhanced as they see posters highlighting the 6 rules to good hand washing through words and pictures and as they use their own colour coded towels for hand drying. Meals are provided in full consultation with parents to ensure that individual dietary needs are well supported. Drinking water is accessible to children at all times. Children enjoy a wealth of opportunities for plenty of fresh air and exercise. They enjoy opportunities to walk within the local community, playtimes in the well equipped garden, regular visits to local parks allowing them to develop their physical skills ads they use large apparatus. They

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and outcomes for children

undertake regular adventures near the home in a small wooded area, where they work together to build camps and explore and learn about nature, making bird feeders and making mobiles from natural materials to hang around their camp.

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and outcomes for children

Children have excellent opportunities to develop their communication and literacy skills and their mathematical understanding. The childminder provides many different activities to support children's developing interest in sounds and letters, and children are eager to develop their literacy skills. For example, children enjoy playing sound lotto games where they listen intently to the sounds that they hear and then engage themselves in conversations with the childminder reflecting on what they have hear. They use a range of mark making materials, where they have opportunities to make spontaneous marks, where older children steady progress to write letters in formation of their names as they grow in confidence in their mark making skills. Cooking activities enables children to develop their understanding of weights and measure and allows them to watch and note the changes of the ingredients as they are mixed together, then rolled and cut into

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and outcomes for children

shapes ready for baking, which they then decorate freely to encourage their individual creative flairs.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a full respect of the clear boundaries that are in place, which helps them to learn the importance of acceptable behaviour. This is fully supported by the excellent communication the childminder has with the children, as she gives clear explanation in a clam manner, allowing children to understand the need to take turns and play harmoniously alongside each other. They receive meaningful praise, which promotes their confidence and self-esteem. Children's sense of belonging is fully embraced within a child-centred environment. They see photographs of themselves which are well displayed, allowing opportunities for reflection of past adventures that they have enjoyed. Individual colour coded bags, towels and pegs, allows children to understand that they have a secure place and are valued within the home. Children gain an exceedingly good awareness of the wider community as they visit This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

local amenities, attend a range of toddler groups and socialise with children cared for by childminders. Overall, children are able to thrive in a setting where they are valued as individuals, due to the enthusiastic care of the childminder who values all children as individuals, and who provides many exemplary opportunities for them to grow and flourish. 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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