Askham CofE School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 128590 Inspection date 14/04/2011 Inspector Rebecca Khabbazi

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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 1990. She lives with her husband, 14 year old daughter and two adult sons. The family live in a four bedroom house in Forest Hill within the London Borough of Lewisham. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding. There is a garden available for outdoor play. The family have a dog and a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old, three of whom can be in the early years age range. There are currently six children under eight years old on roll, five of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend on a full and part-time basis.

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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

The childminder successfully promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. Children are safe and well-cared for in the highly welcoming, well organised environment. Good relationships with parents help ensure that children's individual needs are met and they make good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points. The childminder continually reflects on her practice and identifies areas for future development. This means the service remains responsive to the needs of the children who attend and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 strengthen systems for observation and assessment so that next steps for children's learning are consistently followed up and reviewed in order to track children's progress  extend opportunities for children to develop skills relating to information and communication technology

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care, and their welfare is effectively safeguarded. She attends relevant safeguarding training and is familiar with the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. All of the required documentation that promotes children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place and is well organised and comprehensive. Resources are used highly effectively to support children's learning and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 development. They benefit from an extremely well planned and very welcoming indoor and outdoor environment where they can easily access a wide variety of high-quality play materials.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she has a thorough understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts care where needed and plans the day around children's individual needs, so that equality and diversity are effectively promoted. Parents have access to a wide variety of policies and procedures that provide useful information about the provision, and they are kept up to date through verbal discussion, daily diaries and the noticeboard. The childminder also works appropriately in partnership with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting. She makes use of feedback from parents, for instance through questionnaires, as well as contact with other childminders and the support of her childminding coordinator, to monitor and evaluate the provision. Actions taken by the childminder to develop the setting are well chosen and carefully planned to improve outcomes for children, such as

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the early years provision

developing her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage through training, or continually updating resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a very strong sense of security and belonging at the setting. They are extremely confident and settled and develop excellent relationships with the childminder and each other. Children show high levels of independence as they help themselves to toys and resources and move safely around the childminder's home and garden. They learn to keep themselves safe when they take part in a road safety project or a fire drill, and when they remember how to use the scissors carefully to cut their paper. Children adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands before they eat and after a messy activity. They benefit from healthy, well-balanced meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs, enjoying a snack during the morning and their favourite chicken and rice or a casserole for lunch. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, practising their existing physical skills and gaining new ones as they peddle a bike

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and outcomes for children

or learn to climb the ladder in the playhouse.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities that support their development across all areas of learning. They are interested in the activities provided and motivated to learn. Children develop skills for the future as they look at books, write and make marks as they play or work out how many currant buns are left when one is taken away. They sometimes have access to a laptop, but opportunities to develop skills in using information and communication technology are not yet fully developed. Children find out about the world around them as they hunt for bugs in the garden and examine them closely through a giant magnifier, or when they plant grass seeds, care for them and watch them grow. They use their imaginations when they decorate their own Easter basket using paint, glitter and glue and when they dress up to play a game together or join in with music and songs. The childminder knows children well and makes regular observations of

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and outcomes for children

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 their achievements, although at the moment the next steps for their learning are not consistently followed up and reviewed. Children are well occupied and stimulated throughout their time with the childminder. They are relaxed, feel at home and thoroughly enjoy their time 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 1 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 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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