Marshland Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 146948 Inspection date 04/04/2011 Inspector Seema Parmar

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and adult son, in a residential area in Hendon, in the London borough of Barnet. The family has a bearded lizard as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The areas of the home that are used for childminding purposes are; the through lounge, kitchen, playroom, toy room, downstairs toilet and upstairs bedrooms for rest purposes. There is a garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years. There are currently three children on the early years age range, on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks/drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local children's centre, toddler groups, library and parks

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of Barnet's Quality Assurance Scheme and a member of the National Childminding Association.

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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

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are very happy and secure in the childminder's care, as she recognises their individual needs and provides very well for them. Children are enjoying and achieving in a stimulating learning environment. The childminder is in the early stages of evaluating her service and demonstrates a positive and proactive commitment to attend continuous training, in order to benefit the care and learning for the children. For example, the childminder acknowledges that healthier options are needed, at snack times, to further promote children's health and well-being.

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further?

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

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further?

 analyse observations to clearly identify children's next steps in learning  develop clear and consistent behaviour management strategies  provide further healthy options at snack times. 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 demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection and is familiar with the Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures. The childminder is conscious of aspects of safety, as she carries out visual checks daily and has written risk assessments in place for indoors, outdoors and for outings. For example, risk assessments for the home include identified potential hazards, the level of risk and preventative steps taken to reduce the risk.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises the provision and play resources effectively, in order to encourage children's independence. For example, children choose from a stimulating range of toys, that are well presented and within their reach. The childminder has begun to self-evaluate and reflect on her practices, which enable her to recognise areas to enhance and develop. She has completed various relevant childcare workshops, to improve outcomes for children. In addition, the childminder has shown good capacity to make continuous improvement, as she has addressed all recommendations made at her last inspection. For example, the childminder has reviewed the sleeping arrangements for young children in order to ensure they are closely monitored at all times. As a result, this promotes their welfare and well-being.

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the early years provision

Children are valued and respected, as individuals. The childminder has a positive attitude towards inclusive practice and works closely with parents, to provide for their children's care needs. As a result, this helps the children feel settled and included. The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to liaising with professional agencies, to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are equally provided for.

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the early years provision

The childminder has thorough and comprehensive records, polices and procedures that underpin all aspects of her day-to-day practice. Children are valued and respected, as individuals. The childminder values working in partnership with parents and works closely with them, in order to provide for their children's care and developmental needs. In addition, policies and procedures are shared extremely well with parents and all required written consents are in place. As a result, children's wellbeing is fully promoted. Feedback from parent's state they are very happy with the care provided.

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and outcomes for children

Warm and loving relationships exist between the childminder and children. This is demonstrated by the confident way the children approach and enjoy hugs, cuddles and smiles with the childminder. The childminder recognises how children learn and develop. For example, she plans using the children's interest, in what they enjoy doing and effectively This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 includes the six areas of learning. Through written observations, the childminder identifies each child's attainments. However, the information obtained from the observations is not fully analysed and therefore the next steps for children's learning are not identified.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children participate in wide range of exciting and challenging activities that engages all the senses to help them make good progress, in all areas of their learning and development. For example, children are developing their communication, language, and literacy skills, as the childminder extends children's interest in playing, as she constantly talks and names everything they do. This promotes their listening and language skills. Children learn to recognise numbers and count, as an integral part of the routine. They count and learn colours as they thread cotton reels. In addition, when out, children count and look out for numbers on doors and buses. Children have fun playing and show delight as they push various buttons on a selection of programmable toys, which supports their learning, as they find out why things happen and how things work. This helps them to develop skills for the future. Children visit the local children's

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and outcomes for children

centre, library and parks. This provides further learning experiences and extends their social skills. Children learn about diversity, as the childminder provides opportunities to learn about different cultural festivals to develop an understanding of the wider world. This creates an inclusive environment that encourages children to feel a sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning to keep safe, as the childminder gives gentle reminders and supervises them vigilantly as they play. In addition, children participate in regular fire drills, teaching them how to keep safe in the event of a fire.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged, to actively learn about good hygiene practices, through daily routines. They learn about the importance of hand washing after using the toilet, playing outside or before eating. Children's meals are provided by parents, who send in packed lunches. Although snacks generally consist of fresh fruits and vegetables, there are times when children have access to sugary snacks, which does not fully promote their well-being and understanding of healthy options. Children enjoy their time by having fresh air and exercise for example, during outdoor play participating in a range of physical activities, developing their large muscle skills. This promotes a healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder generally understands how to manage children's behaviour appropriately. She praises children's achievements, promoting their confidence and self-esteem. However, children occasionally miss opportunities to fully learn about right from wrong, as strategies adopted by the childminder are not always clear and sometimes inconsistent. The childminder has built close and loving relationships with the children. As a result, children are happy and settled in her care. 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 3 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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