Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 147480 Inspection date 07/03/2011 Inspector Seema Parmar

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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 1992. She lives with her husband, two adult children and one school age child, in Colindale, the London borough of Barnet. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for five children under eight years; and of these, not more than one may be under one year at any one time. There are currently two children on the early year's age range, on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks/drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the children's centre, toddler groups, library and local parks.The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

All children have their learning, development and welfare needs effectively met, as the childminder is clearly aware of requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although the childminder keeps parents very well informed about their children's care and routines, she is aware she needs to include parents in their learning and development records. The childminder is able to evaluate the strengths and areas for improvement in her provision and strives to improve the

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further?

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

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further?

 develop ways in which parents are supported and encouraged to share, contribute and update information, to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection and is familiar with the local Safeguarding children's board procedures. The childminder organises her home and play resources effectively in order to encourage children's independence. For example, children choose from an exciting and stimulating range of toys that are well presented and within their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reach.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very conscious of aspects of safety, as she carries out visual checks daily and has written risk assessments in place for indoors, outdoors and for outings. For example, risk assessments for regular outings include identified potential hazards, the level of risk and preventative steps taken to reduce the risk. Children also get involved in practice fire drills, to be followed in the event of a fire. As a result, children are very well safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a self-evaluation form identifying her strengths and weaknesses. She has a good understanding of what she needs to do, to further improve her knowledge, understanding and practice in meeting children's individual care and learning needs effectively. For example, establishing links with the local early years team to attending training to improve outcomes for children. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to liaising with professional agencies in order to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are equally provided for. Children also benefit in their continuity of care and learning, as the childminder actively works with others, such as schools.

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the early years provision

The childminder has thorough and comprehensive records, polices and procedures that underpin all aspects of her day-to-day practice. Additionally, policies and procedures are shared extremely well with parents and all required written consents are in place. The childminder keeps parents verbally informed about their children's daily routine to ensure their individual needs are met. In addition, each child has their individual profile with photographic evidence of their time spent with the childminder, which she shows to the parents. However, the childminder has not developed ways to seek and share children's starting points, contribute and update information, for parents to become fully involved in their child's continuous learning and assessment records. Feedback from parents state that they are very happy with the care their child receives and describe the childminder as 'attentive, loving and caring'.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy being with the childminder and present as being very settled, relax and happy. The childminder takes individual children's interest into account when planning activities and effectively includes the six areas of learning. Through written observations, the childminder identifies each child's attainments and plans well for their next steps in learning. She ensures that there is range of planned, purposeful play both indoor and outdoors with a balanced of adult-led and child-led activities which helps children to be active learners. For example, they enjoy their time participating in a wide selection of creative activities such as, painting, designing and creating their own pictures with a range of arts and craft materials. The childminder helps children to enjoy their learning experiences further by being involved in their play. For example, she asks various questions as they look at books together, promoting their learning and understanding.

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Photographs in individual profiles show that children have good opportunities to join in, make friends and play together as well as by themselves. This promotes their personal, social and emotional development. Children are provided with opportunities to learn about diversity, as the childminder provides a good range of resources, which reflect positive images of the wider world. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder shows an understanding of how she helps children to be safe, when out and about, through gentle reminders, such as, holding hands securely and learning about the Green Cross code. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how children's good health is promoted. Children learn good hygiene practices, as they learn about the importance of hand washing. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks that consist of fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, children have good opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. For example, they visit the local parks developing their large muscle skills, as they climb, jump, run and play on the apparatus. Children's confidence and self-esteem is very well promoted as the childminder encourages and praises the children when they do something well. The childminder has clear and meaningful written guidelines for acceptable behaviour

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and outcomes for children

for children. These are discussed and agreed with parents to ensure consistency. Experiences provided resources available and interaction from the childminder help also to ensure children develop appropriate skills for the future. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 2 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 2 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 2

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 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 2 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 2

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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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