Falcons Prep - Richmond

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 145195 Inspection date 16/03/2011 Inspector Beverley Blackburn

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and two children in the town of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. The children have access to the conservatory, office, kitchen and lounge on the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently caring for six children who receive funding for free early education. When working with an assistant the childminder is registered for a maximum of 10 children at any one time, of whom seven may be in the early years age range. Currently, the childminder is caring for 13 children in the early years age group, most on a part-time basis. The family owns two rabbits.

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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 safe and secure as procedures to promote their welfare are effective and the childminder is familiar with each child's individual needs. The childminder works with an assistant to provide a supportive and caring environment for children, where they are developing well and making good progress. Children have access to good range of activities and resources to help them in their learning and development. The planning is informative and effective overall,, but currently it does not include the children's ideas and interests. There is a good link with the parents. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. She reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement in order to improve the outcomes for the children; consequently, she is well placed to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve further planning to provide children with a wide range of learning opportunties which includes their interests and ideas.

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the early years provision

The organisation of the childminder's services is effective. She has the required policies and procedures in place to help keep children protected and supported, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 which she implements effectively. Children are also safeguarded by the childminder's sound grasp of child protection issues. She is aware of who to contact in the event of any cause for concern. The childminder is effective at risk assessing her home and any outings on a regular basis. Any risks identified are actioned, recorded and dated. She provides a safe and secure environment for the children in her care. She supports children well so that they develop a good understanding of keeping themselves safe. Consequently, robust steps are taken to safeguard children.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows commitment to equality and diversity. She has a suitable range of resources to promote diversity and a good understanding of how to meet the individual needs of the children. She works effectively with parents in dealing with any learning difficulties indentified promptly; she seeks support and advice where it is needed and works closely with parents. She works well with parents to establish children's starting points, from which children make good progress. Resources are used with efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the children. The childminder adapts these as required to meet children's needs. The childminder and her assistant offer a high adult to child ratio, to give children lots of individual support.

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the early years provision

The childminder has evaluated her provision accurately and thinks about how she can improve the outcomes for the children in her care. For example, by introducing parent's questionnaires, giving them the opportunity to express themselves more freely; to continue to develop the planning and focus on the interests and ideas of the children. She seeks the views of her assistant to help evaluate her provision. She has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection, showing her wish to improve. She shows has a positive approach to improving her provision in the longer term through undertaking additional training.

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and outcomes for children

. Children settle well with the childminder and have confidence to join in conversation and play with others or on their own. Children's learning is supported well through a good range of activities and resources both indoors and outdoors. There is a good selection of resources covering all ages and stages of development. The childminder and her assistant make themselves available to support and encourage the children in their play, for example, painting, imaginative, messy play, puzzles and reading stories. Children are becoming active, inquisitive and independent learners and are making decisions in their play. The children benefit from the childminder's positive approach and her interaction and involvement in their play. She encourages children's language as they talk together throughout the day, about what they are doing. She helps the younger children to learn new words and build their vocabulary by listening to stories and singing

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Foundation Stage and shows a real insight into how children learn. This demonstrated in the observation and assessment records, and the learning journals kept on each child. She routinely observes the children and photographic evidence shows the different activities the children participat in. Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals in most areas of learning. Activities are planned well and are linked to all six areas of learning. However, the children's interest and ideas are not always included in the planning. The childminder plans the next steps in each child's development from evidence of her observations.

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and outcomes for children

Children are helped to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy playing in the garden, using the climbing frame and slide which helps develop their large muscles. Children are encouraged to play out in all weathers. Parents are asked to provide wellies and waterproofs. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks and lunches and have regular access to drinks and fresh drinking water. She is aware of children with special dietary and religious needs. Well-established routines for hand cleaning ensure that children adopt good personal hygiene. They know that they must wash their hands after using the toilet or before eating and that the soap is needed to ensure they get clean; anti-bacterial gel is also used. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as the childminder practices with them how to evacuate safely from the house. They are encouraged not to run inside the house. Young children are

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and outcomes for children

reminded of the golden rules. Children are helped to understand and recognise danger by the childminder talking to them, giving them the opportunity to explore boundaries in a safe environment. The childminder ensures the safety of the children by making sure all the required safety measures are in place to maintain their welfare. She has good strategies in place to manage children's behaviour, such as distraction or removing children from a situation. Children's behaviour is good and they are beginning to show good awareness of responsibility within the setting such as helping tidy away the toys. Through the childminder's constructive support children develop very positive self-images. 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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