The Sibsey Free Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 120628 Inspection date 24/03/2011 Inspector Cathy Hill

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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 has been registered since 1994. She lives with her husband and two children, aged 14 and 17 years, in Jacobs Well, Guildford, Surrey. Minded children have access to all areas on the ground floor. Toileting and sleeping facilities are also available in this area. Children have access to an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has a dog and cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of which no more than three may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding four children in this age group at various times during the week. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years.

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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 thoroughly enjoy themselves at the childminder's where they learn through fun play activities. The childminder effectively organises her practice to provide children with a welcoming, home environment in which inclusive practice is positively promoted. A range of mostly well detailed documentation is in place to support the childminder's practice, although there is a weakness with regard to some health documentation. The chidminder's capacity for continuous improvement is very good and she is keen to access further training to develop her own knowledge of early years practice.

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain prior written permission for each and every medicine from parents before any medication is given (Promoting good health) 08/04/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 improve children's learning records by tracking their progression in each learning area  improve detail in documentation by including children's full names in attendance records and by including details of children's home languages, religion and culture on their record forms. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children have access to a good range of toys and activities and absorb themselves in purposeful play. They have very good play space and equal opportunity to access age appropriate resources. They move confidently around the childminder's familiar home environment and keep safe as they are well supervised. The childminder has risk assessed her home and hazards have been identified and minimised. For example, safety gates are used and safety catches are on kitchen cupboards housing hazardous materials. Children's welfare is safeguarded well. The childminder has attended a safeguarding workshop and has a detailed written policy to support her practice, which is displayed for parents to view. All children are treated with equal concern and the childminder is very attentive to children's individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder works positively in partnership with parents and others involved in children's care and education. She displays some information for parents on a notice board and also shares written and verbal feedback about children. Parents confirm they find the childminder's service is 'excellent' and they are 'very happy' with the care given. Written parental consent is in place to the seeking of any emergency medical advice or treatment and for observations and photographs. However, prior written permission has not always been obtained before the administration of medication, which is a breach of requirements. The childminder knows the children in her care well and maintains records in support of their care, although some records lack a little detail. For example, children's full names are not recorded on attendance records. The childminder has evaluated her practice and is aware of her strengths, such as as her relationships with both children and

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the early years provision

parents. She gains feedback from parents through questionnaires about her practice and through discussion.

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and outcomes for children

Children's behaviour is exemplary as they are stimulated and occupied with fun play activities. The childminder very skilfully interacts with children as they play. She asks children questions to make them think and challenges them to extend their skills. Children enjoy the genuine interest shown in them and have excellent relationships with the childminder and each other. They play very amicably together and happpily share resources, such as toy cars. They show care and consideration for each other as they give each other a cuddle. They all nestle together close to the childminder as she reads them a story about 'Postman Pat'. The childminder has high expectations with regard to behaviour and sets firm but fair boundaries which children understand and adhere to. Children learn about safety through discussion with the childminder, for example, about how it is not safe to throw balls at glass windows. They take part in practises of the

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and outcomes for children

childminder's fire drill and the childminder teaches them about road safety during garden play with a road layout. The childminder works in partnership with parents This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to meet children's dietary requirements. Children are protected from illness and infection. They play in a home environment which is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and have individual towels and flannels to use in the bathroom. They have daily opportunities for exercise and play in the fresh air. They giggle and shriek with delight as they chase each other around and have fun playing with balls and on wheeled toys in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their future skills in all areas. She keeps written planning records and maintains learning journey records for all children, although does not track their progression in learning. Children learn about the natural world through planting and growing flowers and vegetables in the childminder's garden. They talk about the weather with the childminder and develop their knowledge of the wider world through outings, for example, to see farm animals. Children are very confident and sociable and enjoy looking at books. They carefully turn the pages and the childminder sits with them and encourages them to lift the flaps and name what they see. Children confidently name bananas and the childminder supports children in achieving by providing them with clues to some of the other objects. For example, she gives children the initial letter sound when they look at a picture of apples. Children's

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and outcomes for children

interest in literature is fostered by the childminder as she operates a lending library and children can choose a book and take it home to share with their family. Children learn about technology through play with a mobile phone. They develop their understanding of numbers as they count four strawberries and then five apples in a book they share with the childminder. They sit together to colour and mark make and absorb themselves in building towers with construction blocks. The childminder challenges children to build a big tower with stacking beakers and children work harmoniously together as they take it in turns to stack the beakers. 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 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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