Longshaw Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 147179 Inspection date 02/03/2011 Inspector Samantha Smith

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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 1997. She lives with her partner and two children in New Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a back garden, although this is not used for childminding.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder may care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time and there are currently seven children on roll under eight years, two are in the early years age group and attend various sessions throughout the week. The family has four pet cats. The childminder attends parent and toddler groups and she is a member of the local networking group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register

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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

Children are clearly making progress in their learning and development and outcomes are good. The childminder has a clear understanding of their individual needs and her role in supporting this. Partnerships with parents are good, contributing towards the consistent good level of care provided. Inclusive practice is generally well promoted, although there is room for improvement. Most of requirements are being met and the childminder demonstrates a commitment towards improving the quality of her provision and outcomes for children.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 obtain written permission from parents for administering medication to children, this includes recording the name of each and every medication to be administered. (Promoting good health) 16/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 devise ways to improve the provision of diversity to provide an environment that is fully reflective of the children attending This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder organises her setting well, she has a wealth of experience and has a good knowledge of childcare issues. Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust and health and safety practices are generally sound, with the exception of the medication procedures which needs updating in line with requirements. All adults living in the home have been appropriately checked and written policies are in place to support the smooth running of the setting and underpin the childminder's practice. These include safeguarding, behaviour management, equal opportunities and a procedure for dealing with complaints from parents and are shared withthe parents.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she is committed to providing a good service to parents and continually improving her practice through her regular attendance on courses. She uses her self-evaluation form effectively, demonstrating a clear awareness of her strengths and areas she wishes to improve and showing how recommendation raised previously have been met. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards promoting equality and diversity through resources and planned activities. She has a good knowledge children's individual needs and backgrounds and is exploring ways that she could reflect this more through everyday experiences and routines.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of safety issues and provides a safe and secure environment where positive steps have been taken to identify and reduce potential hazards to children. This is evidenced through her risk assessments. Children's safety is also considered on outings; risk assessments are completed for the places that they visit and they are taught to be safety conscious as they learn about road safety and to be aware of strangers. The home is clean and well maintained. The childminder makes good use of the available space, providing a place for children to play together or pursue their own interests. They have different areas in which to play, including a messy play area, an imaginative play or a quiet place to look at a book as well as a comfortable place to rest and sleep.

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the early years provision

Strong partnerships exist between parents and childminder. She uses the information gathered from parents well to support her in meeting the individual needs of their children. Throughout their time with her, the childminder continues to have a regular exchange of information. All the required contracts and written agreements are in place and parents are fully involved in their child's learning. Their views and opinions about the provision are sought by the childminder, who uses this to support her in evaluating her practice and making improvements. Although none of the children currently on role attend any other provision, the childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to maintaining effective partnerships with other EYFS partners. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy the welcoming and inclusive environment, where their needs are considered well. Consequently they are very settled and feel secure in the childminder's home. They are making progress in their learning and development. They share close relationships with the childminder, her family and each other and are supported in developing other friendships with their peers through regular visits to play groups and other places of interest.

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and outcomes for children

They benefit from an environment that is stimulating and challenging. They have good opportunities to play together or spend time on their own pursuing their own interests and are well supported by the childminder. Who spends time observing what they are doing and engaging with them on their level, knowing when to intervene and when to take a step back and watch. Observation and assessments systems are well used to document children's achievements and identify learning priorities.

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication skills are well supported by the childminder. She encourages them to communicate their needs and wants to her, whether verbally or through sounds and gestures, to which she responds. Children have good opportunities to engage in imaginative play through the many resources available, including the home corner area which provides them with the space to act out their own experiences and make sense of their world. They also enjoy taking part in arts and crafts activities and happily show off their paintings and creations.

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and outcomes for children

Children's understanding of healthy living is well supported through daily routines and activities. They are encouraged to wash their hands at appropriate times throughout the day and are provided with their own hand towels, which are washed daily. Although the childminder is currently not using her garden children enjoy regular opportunities to engage in outdoor activities, whatever the weather. They walk to and from the school, go on regular visits to the park, woodlands and toddler groups where they have many opportunities to engage in physical play and use large apparatus. They explore the outside environment and learn about nature and animals and enjoy splashing in puddles and making mud pies. They are beginning to learn about different cultural backgrounds as they celebrate different festivals, through planned activities and resources that depict positive images of culture. However more could be done to reflect the cultural backgrounds of the

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and outcomes for children

children attending. 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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