Greatham CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 111673 Inspection date 01/03/2011 Inspector Judith Reed

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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 1998. She lives with her husband and three adult children in Eastleigh, Hampshire. The ground floor of the childminder's home is accessibale to all children. The whole of the home is registered for childminding.

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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, no more than three of which 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. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from local schools and pre-schools.

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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's development is very effectively supported by this well qualified and experienced childminder. Overall equality and diversity is appropriately promoted. Comprehensive self-evaluation is completed and the childminder plans ongoing development of the childminding provision. She accesses regular training and is pro-active in keeping her knowledge up to date, ensuring continuous improvement of the childcare provision.

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further?

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

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further?

 revewing displays to enable younger children to see them.

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the early years provision

Children are very well safeguarded because the childminder has up to date training in this area and a suitable safeguarding policy in place, which is shared with parents. The childminder states that the children are her priority at all times and she ensures they are fully safeguarded. She helps children to keep themselves safe through educating them about various issues including emergency fire evacuation, keeping safe while out and about, or moving around the home. The childminder ensures she keeps all documentation and consents in place to ensure children's safety. All adults living in the home have completed the necessary checks. Thorough risk assessments are completed around the home and for a number of outings. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder is enthusiastic about caring for children and is committed to developing her knowledge through ongoing training. Continuous development of

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the early years provision

the childcare provision is supported through ongoing evaluation of the childminding. The childminder also receives regular, evaluative, visits from a network coordinator. Parents are invited to give feedback and comments about the childminding as part of the evaluation process. They state that the childminder is very easy to talk to and is flexible. They appreciate that the childminder takes the children out and about to groups, as well as parks and play areas. Parents feel involved with the planning of future develop of their children as this is fully discussed. They know there is an excellent selection of resources available and that their children develop self-esteem by being included in tidying away the equipment. The childminder also develops excellent relationships with other providers and agencies to support all children's development and learning. The childminder has a clear equal opportunities policy in place and provides a number

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the early years provision

of resources which are employed to promote the understanding of diversity. These include books, small world toys and posters. Posters are displayed at adult height and younger children are unable to appreciate them. The wide range of resources available are effectively used to meet the individual needs of the children present. Children help themselves and move around the ground floor as they choose. Children play independently as well as with the childminder as they take turns with a game or set up mechanical toys.

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and outcomes for children

Every child is treated as an individual in the setting and the planned activities ensure each child achieves ongoing learning and development. The childminder is fully aware when children enjoy an activity by seeing their responses and asking to repeat the activity again. She is acutely aware that play is child-led and she responds to their needs whilst they are in her care. The childminder effectively uses the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance documentation to ensure children make good progress. She keeps careful records of observations and photographs of activities which are shared with parents. These records demonstrate sound progress across all areas of learning and set the next steps for children's development. When children start with the childminder she collects the necessary information to assess starting points for their learning journey.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely safe as they understand how to keep safe and know what dangers are around. Children learn how to behave and keep themselves safe. The childminder ensures the outside doors are securely locked when children are present. Regular fire drills are practised. Children feel very comfortable talking to the childminder and sharing any worries. Children's health is promoted through excellent hygiene routines. The childminder has a ground floor toilet and children use individual paper towel sheets for hand drying. The childminder wears gloves when changing nappies and ensures equipment is carefully cleaned with anti- bacterial cleaner. All necessary documentation is in place to ensure children's safety. The childminder holds individual consent for emergency medical advice or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 treatment for each minded child. She ensures accident records are accurate and

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and outcomes for children

shared with parents, and the register shows clear times of arrival and departure. Children are active and learn the benefits of physical exercise as the childminder takes them out regularly. They walk to local schools and pre-schools, as well as story time at the library, a childminder's group and parks. Parents provide nutritious snacks and lunches for the children, however fresh fruit is also available at all times. The childminder ensures children are hydrated by reminding them to have regular drinks throughout the day.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to be considerate and to share, value and respect one another. They say please and thank-you whilst playing and take turns. The childminder ensures she listens to what children say and this helps them feel valued and builds self-esteem. She acts as a positive role model. A pictorial notice showing house rules is displayed on the notice board. Unfortunately younger children are unable to see this as it is at adult height. Children make friends and get on well together. They regularly mix with another childminder and their children also. The wide choice of toys and activities available supports children's development and helps them to develop skills for the future. Children learn through role play, music, construction activities and messy play. 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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