Basnett Street Nursery School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 119101 Inspection date 05/04/2011 Inspector Bridget Copson

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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 1996. She lives with her husband and three children aged seven, 10 and 12 years old in Honiton, Devon. The whole of the ground floor of the house is used for childminding as well as sleep and bathroom facilities in the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available at the back of the house, for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children at any one time, three of whom may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding six children in the early years age group. The provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder delivers and collects children from the local schools.

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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's individual needs are met well through good partnerships with parents, but not other settings some children also attend. The childminder ensures their health, safety and well-being is secured in most areas. Children are all included equally and are developing a good sense of belonging and self esteem. Children's development is monitored and promoted effectively, although they are not encouraged to fulfil their potential in all areas of learning. As a result, children are making good progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder values the importance of continuous development. She has made several improvements to further promote her professional practice and the Every Child Matters outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 include in the safeguarding policy, a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or another household member to ensure this can be implemented efficiently  make better use of the observations of children's progress to prioritise and plan their next steps of learning more frequently to encourage them to fulfil their potential  develop links with all others settings children attend to ensure activities are complementary to promote continuity and progression within the Early Years Foundation Stage. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded by the childminder who has effective systems in place to assure their safety and well-being. Comprehensive risk assessments are carried out to ensure good standards of safety are maintained within the home and on outings. The childminder has policies and procedures for most areas of her provision, including safeguarding children. However, this does not include a procedure to be implemented in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or other household member to support her responding efficiently. Otherwise, the childminder has a clear understanding of her child protection responsibilities and the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns to safeguard children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective systems to evaluate the quality of her provision, although she has not yet developed a self-evaluation form. These include the views of parents, which she actively seeks, and weekly meetings at the local Children's Centre. In addition, she has attended training courses and workshops to update her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and to further meet the needs of those in her care.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes good use of her time to ensure her home is clean and safe for children's arrival with activities to support their interests and stage of development. Children are developing positive attitudes and a care and concern for others. They also learn about diversity within their local community and the wider world. Children are supported well by the childminder who ensures they are aware of her expectations and feel valued. As a result, children are happy and included equally.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established successful partnerships with parents, who provide details of their child's needs and routines on admission. They are kept closely informed through displays, daily communication and contact books completed each day to summarise children's care routines, activities and any significant progress. The childminder has established some links with other settings children also attend. However, these are limited and do not ensure activities are complementary to promote continuity and progression within the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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and outcomes for children

Children's learning is planned and promoted well. The childminder records observations of children's achievements and emerging interests in their home contact book. She uses this information, as well as her day to day observations, to promote their next steps of learning and extend challenges to keep them developing well. However, this system does not provide a reflection of each child's stage of development or ensure they are being encouraged to fulfil their potential in all six areas of learning. Children enjoy a good range of play provision which is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 made easily accessible to promote independent play. They also benefit from organised activities at home, such as baking and crafts, and regular trips to different play environments locally for further experiences.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a good sense of well-being through the warm attachments developed with the childminder, their confident exploration and settled routines. Children's communication, language and literacy are developing well. Younger children express their needs and feelings through smiling, pointing and using sign language which they learn at the weekly 'Sing and Sign' sessions. Their emerging language is supported through naming objects and animals in picture books and discussions with the childminder. Children have many opportunities to mark make purposefully both indoors and outside, such as chalking on easels and paving stones, and painting walls with in the garden.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about number, shape and size through completing puzzles, shape sorters and simple programmes on electronic toys. They count with the childminder in everyday activities and learn about quantity when measuring cookery ingredients. Children are developing a good understanding of their place within the local community. For example, they draw pictures which they address and send to themselves at home. They attend regular toddler groups and play sessions at the Children Centre each week. They also visit the library to choose books and the nature parks to use physical play equipment and to observe wildlife. Children use their imaginations well in role play, with small world and constructional sets and with music. They use different media and materials in creative and sensory activities, such as paint, sand, cookery ingredients and collage materials.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and secure within the childminder's care which they demonstrate through the trusting relationships established. They are supported well in learning about keeping safe through the house rules, practising the fire evacuation procedure and road safety. Children's health is promoted well within a clean and hygienic environment in which they practice regular hand washing routines. They also benefit from well balanced and nutritious meals and snacks. Children use a good range of activities in the garden and use local parks and playgrounds to develop their physical skills and fitness. 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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