St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114245 Inspection date 15/02/2011 Inspector Jill Steer

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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 1995. She lives with her children aged 17 and seven years in Ashington, West Sussex, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. She has two pet dogs. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five 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 minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a toddler group each week.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is inadequate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is suitably experienced to care for children but has not updated her training and has no knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. As a result she is not able to plan for children's individual developmental progress. Children?s daily care needs are generally met but not all the statutory requirements have been met to ensure their safety in her care. The childminder is welcoming and approachable and has developed friendly relationships with the parents and their children. The childminder has not yet implemented a process to evaluate her provision so limiting her capacity for improvement.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires significant improvement. The registered person is given a Notice to Improve that sets out actions to be carried out.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 request written permission from parents for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 28/02/2011

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and record when it was carried out and by whom; regularly review the risk assessment, at least once a year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken 28/02/2011 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 following a review or incident (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register)  maintain a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 28/02/2011

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Safeguarding and promoting childrens welfare)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 28/02/2011

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further?

 plan and organise systems to ensure that every child receives an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs and ongoing observational assessments are completed to inform planning for each child's continuing development (Organisation) 28/02/2011

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further?

To improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop a system for reflective practice, self-evaluation to identify strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children  take necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection during toileting and nappy changing routines  develop links with other settings, other professionals, individuals and groups in the community to support children?s development and progress

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms to indicate that a child may be at risk of abuse and of the procedures to follow to report her concerns. This helps to safeguard and protect the children in her care. All adults in the house have been vetted as suitable to be with children and the childminder supervises them closely at all times to keep them safe. However, the childminder is unaware of the specific legal requirement to carry out risk assessments to enable her to manage or eliminate risks. The childminder has been registered for many years and so has gained much experience of caring for children in her home. However, she has not implemented any systems to reflect on her practice in order to identify her strengths and any areas for future development. Not all recommendations from the last inspection have been addressed to improve the quality of care for children. As a result little action is being taken to secure improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder prepares the environment to be welcoming for the children. Good quality resources are available which are suitable for the children present. The children freely access most of them independently and ask for others when they want them. The childminder's lack of knowledge about the Early Years Foundation This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Stage (EYFS) curriculum and welfare requirements means children are not benefitting from a well planned environment. She is not providing a balance of adult and child led activities based on their individual stages of development to challenge and extend their thinking. Daily discussion with the parents keeps them informed and the childminder regularly sends them photos and text messages throughout the day of what they children are doing. Information is shared about the care needs of the children and positive relationships develop between the

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the early years provision

childminder and parents, providing consistent care for the children. The childminder currently does not have any links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to the children in her care. Most of the required documentation is in place to support the welfare of the children. However, their attendance is not accurately recorded to reflect when they are present and written consent to give medication is not always obtained in advance with clear details of what and when to administer. These are both specific legal requirements. Through discussion, the childminder helps children to learn to value different aspects of their own and other people's lives, treating everyone as an individual.

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and outcomes for children

The childminders home is comfortable and welcoming to children. Resources are available for them to access independently and they enjoy making their own decisions about what to play with. They know what is available and ask for things still in the cupboard, clearly at home and familiar with the environment. However, there is no planning in place to guide their learning or challenge their thinking and ensure children make good developmental progress across all areas of learning. The childminder makes notes each day to record how the children have spent their time. However, observations are not recorded in order to track children's achievements and clearly identify the next steps in their development. Children enjoy creative activities; they sit up at the table together and use the paints to create colourful images. They concentrate well as they use their brushes to spread the paint and share the coloured pencils and crayons. The childminder sits with

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and outcomes for children

them for support and talks about the colours they are using. She chats happily to the children about what they did at home, demonstrating how well she knows them. Children use their imaginations well as they role play with dolls, cuddling them and putting them in buggies to sleep. Few resources are available to help children experience modern technology and develop skills for the future, such as programmable toys. However, they are able to develop their communication skills through conversation and access to books develops their interest in the written word.

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and outcomes for children

Children play generally well together and with some support from the childminder, begin to learn how to cooperate, share and take turns with each other. When there are disputes, the childminder provides comfort and some explanation to help them understand. Safety features are in place to protect children from certain hazards such as stairs and the kitchen. However, the childminder has not This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 completed any risk assessments for the inside or outside of her home to ensure all hazards have been identified and addressed to minimise the risks to children.

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and outcomes for children

Daily outings provide children with fresh air and exercise and contribute to their learning to develop a healthy lifestyle. They routinely wash their hands when required such as after using the toilet, developing good personal hygiene habits. But the shared use of a hand towel and the childminder's failure to wash her hands between nappy changes increases the risk of infections spreading. The childminder has completed suitable paediatric first aid training so she can tend to children's minor injuries. However, she does not have consent for all the children to receive treatment in an emergency situation so compromising their health and wellbeing. Children eat food provided by their parents; they sit together at the table to eat sociably together and drinks are readily available so they remain hydrated at all times. 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 4 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 4

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 4 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 4 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 4

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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(Suitability and safety of premises and equipment) 28/02/2011

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 28/02/2011

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