Thrybergh Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 148547 Inspection date 07/03/2011 Inspector Margaret Moffat

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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 registered in 1989. She lives with her husband and their adult children in Twyford, Berkshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding with provision for children to sleep upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder can take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local park. The childminder may 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 minding five children in this age group all of whom attend on a part-time basis. The childminder also cares for four school age children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care and good relationships are evident. The childminder knows the children well and as a result they make sound progress in their learning and development. However the systems to support her in guiding the children's development requires further attention. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her setting and shows an awareness of her strengths and areas for improvement. However this is not sufficiently robust as she is in breach of several regulations with regard to documentation.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names of children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (Documentation) (also applies to both parts of the childcare register) 07/03/2011

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further?

 request written parental permission at the time of children's admission to the provision for the seeking of emergency medical advice or treatment in the future (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 07/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the observation and assessment systems in place to identify children's next steps in their learning and development This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings and update the risk assessment record to include the assessment for outings and trips.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded as the childminder knows the procedures to follow, if concerned about a child in her care and has relevant documentation to support her. All members of the family have been checked to ensure their suitability. The childminder ensures children play in a safe and secure environment. She has a record of risk assessment and completes visual daily checks of her home and garden to ensure they remain safe for the children. She also has a range of safety features such as drawer and cupboard locks and stair gates to minimize hazards. Outings are risk assessed but the childminder does not follow the good practice of recording these assessments. Although parents are aware children go on regular outings the childminder does not request that parents provide written consent for these.

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the early years provision

The childminder does not complete a daily attendance record or have consent to seek emergency medical treatment or advice for all the children and these result in breaches of regulations. The childminder discusses her policies and procedures with parents to ensure they are aware of what she provides. She verbally exchanges information with parents about the children's routines and activities. When children first start with the childminder she discusses their development stage with the parents and uses the information as a starting point to help them make as much progress as they can. Some children attend other settings providing the Early Years Foundation Stage and the childminder is aware of the children's key workers and liaises with them with regard to children's care and learning on a regular basis. This helps promote continuity for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good range of resources to support the children in all areas of learning. These are stored at their level and provide them with opportunities to develop independence as they make choices about what they wish to play with. The childminder regularly rotates the activities to ensure children remain interested and do not get bored. The childminder promotes equality and diversity and is aware of each child's individual needs. Children are provided with a range of toys and resources to promote positive images and the childminder introduces them to other cultures festivals and traditions through craft activities and stories. The childminder considers the relationships she builds with the parents and children as a key strength of her setting and improving her documentation as an area for improvement. She has addressed the recommendations made at the previous inspection and has updated her first aid qualification. This shows a commitment to

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the early years provision

continuous improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has been a registered childminder for many years and is aware of how children learn and develop. She spends her time talking and playing with the children and providing activities to help them progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of children's development needs and talks about what she is helping them with to ensure they progress. The childminder is beginning to make observations of the children and link these to the areas of learning. She uses photographs to support the observations and makes notes on what the children are doing. However the childminder does not use these effectively to identify children's next steps in leaning.

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and outcomes for children

Children have space to move around and play comfortably in their environment. Children are happy in the childminder's care and they receive lots of praise and encouragement to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder has appropriate strategies in place for dealing with behaviour management which ensures children develop an understanding of right and wrong.

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and outcomes for children

Young children develop independence as they select toys from the range available. They play with stickle bricks and try to join them together and receive praise from the childminder for their efforts. They try and comb their hair with the brick and the childminder gently reminds them not to bash themselves as they may get hurt. The childminder responds to the sounds and gestures young children make. She talks to the children about what she is doing and makes them giggle as they sit on her lap and she tickles them. Young children babble away to the childminder and she responds to them and this promotes their early communication skills. As they are learning to walk she holds their hands and walks around the room with them counting how many steps they take. Children also pull themselves up on the furniture and resources and walk round exploring their environment. They open the drawers and cupboards in the play kitchen and look to see what is inside. They

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and outcomes for children

sit on the carpet with a selection of age appropriate toys and resources and try to put items in the holes on the shape shorter.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn to keep themselves safe as they discuss road safety on outings and take part in the emergency evacuation of the premises. The childminder ensures children learn appropriate hygiene routines as she wipes their hands before snacks and has appropriate nappy changing procedures in place to prevent the risk of cross infection. Parents provide meals and snacks for the children and the childminder ensures these are stored appropriately and adheres to parents wishes as she prepares the meals for the children, ensuring they are at the correct temperature for them to eat. Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air as they walk to school, play in the park and have access to the childminder's garden. This helps promote a healthy lifestyle. The children have opportunities to socialise with others as they attend toddler groups and go on outings with other childminder's and the children they care for. They learn about

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and outcomes for children

the world around them through outings in the local community to the shops and to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 places of interest. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

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

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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 register relating documentation 07/03/2011

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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 register relating documentation 07/03/2011

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