Emersons Green Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 150000 Inspection date 14/03/2011 Inspector Victoria Vasiliadis

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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 2001. She lives with her partner in a house in Loudwater, Buckinghamshire, close to a range of local amenities. All rooms on the ground floor are available for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, with no more than four in the early years age range. The childminder is currently caring for four children within the early years age range and one child in the later years age range who attend on a part-time basis. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has achieved an accredited childminder status with Wycombe and Marlow Childminding Network.

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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

In the main, the childminder works well with parents to ensure that the children's individual needs are identified and met. The systems for sharing information where children receive education and care in more than one setting are still developing. Children are making good progress in their learning and development and are provided with a well-balanced curriculum. Self-evaluation continues to develop and the childminder is aware of her strengths and areas for development. The childminder has almost all of the legally required records and documents in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain information about who has legal contact with the child; and who has parental responsibility for the child (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 30/03/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 strengthen the links with other professionals involved in the care and education of the children and share the children's learning journeys with parents. 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 has a clear understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children. Subsequently children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Visual risk assessments are conducted on a daily basis and written risk assessment records are maintained. The childminder has taken appropriate action to ensure children are not exposed to hazards. For example, safety gates restrict access to the stairs and kitchen and hazardous materials have been made inaccessible to the children. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and the reporting procedures to follow should she have concerns about the children in her care. In addition, she has written procedures in place to support her practise and has attended child protection training to keep updated. Children are protected from unvetted individuals as the childminder does not leave children alone with those individuals who have not been vetted.

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the early years provision

In the main, the childminder maintains all the necessary records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to ensure that children are safeguarded and their needs are met. However, she has not sought information from parents about who has legal contact with the children or parental responsibility, which is a legal requirement. Children are provided with an interesting, well equipped and welcoming environment. They have access to well maintained resources and equipment that are fit for purpose, safe and which reflect the children's backgrounds and the wider community such as, books, puzzles and dolls. In addition, resources are easily accessible as they are stored at low-level in plastic boxes that are clearly labelled with pictures. This supports children to make independent choices in their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder works well with parents and carers to ensure that she obtains all the necessary information to provide consistent care. The parents complete the 'child record' form which includes information about linguistic, cultural or dietary requirements that must be adhered to. She has an informative notice board available to the parents at the entrance of the home. This includes details of her registration, insurance, policies and procedures and a poster about the Early Years Foundation Stage. In addition, the childminder has a comprehensive selection of policies and procedures in place which are shared with the parents. The childminder has emerging links with the local nursery school. For example, she shares information verbally with the class teacher when collecting or dropping off children. However, the information exchanged does not always sufficiently focus on fully supporting children's achievements.

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the early years provision

Self-evaluation is ongoing and continues to develop. The childminder has identified her strengths and areas for development which will improve outcomes for children. For example, she wishes to access more resources that are reflective of the wider community as a means of increasing the children's understanding of equality and diversity. The childminder has sought the views of the parents via parent questionnaires, which in the main have been very positive. The childminder recognises the importance of ongoing professional development. For example, she has attended training courses on inclusion, promoting positive behaviour and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 creating confident communicators. She has also completed a level 3 qualification in Home Based Childcare. Consequently, she continues to update her knowledge to benefit the children. The childminder has addressed the recommendations raised

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the early years provision

at the previous inspection, thereby ensuring children's safety is promoted and confidentiality maintained.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder is focused on helping all children make good progress in their learning and development. She provides children with activities that are well planned and based on accurate observation and assessments processes. Although the childminder shares information verbally with the parents about the children's development, she does not routinely share the learning journeys with them.

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and outcomes for children

Children are supported in developing an understanding and respect of the different backgrounds of their peers and people within the wider world. For example, the childminder has taken children to see a Mosque and they have eaten at a selection of restaurants to sample different foods. In addition, the childminder acknowledges a selection of festivals, such as Christmas, Diwali and Chinese New Year.

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and outcomes for children

Children are provided with time to develop their spoken language as the childminder maintains conversations with the children, both on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. Some children are confident speakers and thoroughly enjoy initiating conversations with the childminder. For example, they enthusiastically talk about the pirates whilst engaged in their play with the castle. The childminder responds appropriately to the children's questions such as, 'why are the chairs slippy?' in a manner which they can understand. She also supports the children's early mark making skills as the children are provided with a range of tools such as, pencils, felt tips and colouring pencils which they use to draw, colour and attempt to write their names.

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and outcomes for children

The children have access to programmable toys which supports their interest in information and communication technology. In addition, the children enjoy recording their voices and then playing them back, which they do with great delight. The children?s problem solving skills are developing as they complete puzzles of varying difficulties. The childminder introduces mathematical language through the children's play; this helps them to develop an understanding of numeracy, shape and size.

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and outcomes for children

Children are well-behaved and they respond positively to praise and encouragement from the childminder. They can play and work feeling safe and secure as the childminder maintains clear, reasonable and consistent limits. The children are learning the importance of staying safe. For example, the childminder talks to the children about how to use the scissors safely and not to run inside as they may hurt themselves. In addition, she routinely practices the fire evacuation procedures, which promotes children's understanding of what they should do in the event of an emergency. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder works with parents to find out any dietary requirements or other observances that must be respected as a means of ensuring children?s health is supported. She ensures that children's meals, which are provided by parents, are appropriately stored and heated. Children have regular access to the outdoors as

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and outcomes for children

they visit the local parks, play in the garden and attend soft play centres, which contribute to a healthy lifestyle. In addition, children are learning about their own personal hygiene as the childminder encourages the children to wash their hands with soap, before mealtimes and to blow their own noses. 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 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 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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