Pangbourne Junior School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 128276 Inspection date 19/05/2011 Inspector Ruffia Uddin

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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 1995. She lives with her two adult children in Gants Hill in the London Borough of Redbridge. The property is located on a quiet residential road and is within walking distance of shops, parks, toddler groups and Gants Hill underground. The back room, living room and bathroom facilities on the ground floor are used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden 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 at any one time, of whom, not more than three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for three children in the early years age range on a full time or part time basis. The childminder also cares for children over five. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register . The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder runs a local toddler group one afternoon a week and regularly attends another group.

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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 have settled, and feel safe and confident and are well occupied. They have a sense of belonging and are progressing well in their learning and development. The childminder meets the needs of all children in her care and responds to them in a positive manner. Positive engagement with parents contributes to meeting children's needs. Policies and procedures have been updated and contribute to smooth running of the service. The childminder has addressed recommendations from the last inspection and attended relevant training which demonstrates a commitment to improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the use of assessment information to track children''s progress towards the early learning goals.

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the early years provision

Written procedures on safeguarding children are in place and followed, and are effective in ensuring children are safeguarded well. Risk assessments have been done and were available for inspection, and measures have been put in place to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 reduce risks to children and help keep them safe. For example safety gates prevent unsupervised access to the stairs or kitchen. The childminder has attended training on safeguarding children and has a good understanding of child protection issues, and knows about the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Procedures on safeguarding include what to do in the case of an allegation being made against the childminder or a member of her family. Children's safety is also promoted because the childminder supervises children carefully. Children's wellbeing is promoted in an emergency situation because parental consent for

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the early years provision

children to receive emergency medical treatment is requested, and information is obtained from parents regarding medical needs. The childminder also has an up- to-date knowledge of first aid and keeps an appropriately stocked first aid box, which also helps to keep children safe.

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the early years provision

Effective engagement with parents contributes to the service provided. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents to ensure care meets the children's needs and consistency is maintained between the home and herself. Information is shared with parents as children are dropped off and collected, and policies and procedures are shared with parents. Parents are invited to contribute information on their child's needs and interests when their child first starts to attend. This helps to identify starting points and focus on children''s individual needs. Parents provide information on any specific dietary requirements, and the childminder caters for these. The childminder has good relationships with parents, is open and supportive and respects confidentiality. The childminder understands the need to record complaints, and informs parents of how to complain with written information which includes contact details for Ofsted. The

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the early years provision

childminder understands the importance of a collaborative approach to children's learning and has established links with other providers such as the local school and nursery and childcare groups.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of how to meet children's needs, and consequently is able to do so. The childminder gets information from parents about children's backgrounds to gain an understanding of each individual child to ensure each child's needs are met. Children are valued and respected as individuals, and are relaxed in the childminder's care. The childminder also promotes children's understanding of equality and diversity. The childminder provides activities that develop the children's understanding of different cultures, for example by marking special days and festivals such as Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid and the Chinese New Year. Children have access to a range of play resources designed to promote their understanding of diversity and the wider world including toys and books. The childminder demonstrated a good understanding of how to support children who have English as an additional language or who have special

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to developing her practice, and has addressed the recommendations from the last inspection. The childminder has updated her policies and procedures to reflect the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, and has attended relevant training. The childminder has identified attending other training courses as a way of further improving her service, this reflects a positive attitude and a capacity to maintain improvement. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

Children have developed close relationships with the childminder and consequently are happy and content in her care. Children's individual needs are met well, and they are given cuddles and support when needed. Children are well supervised and the childminder is therefore able to respond promptly when nappies need changing or when children need to rest. Good communication between the childminder and parents helps to ensure that the childminder is able to care for children in accordance to their needs. For example, the childminder ensures that children are able to sleep according to their routine. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and of how young children learn through experience and play. Children make progress in their learning and development as activities provide them with a range of appropriate learning opportunities. The childminder has systems in place to understand children''s starting points and

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and outcomes for children

observes them to be aware their progress. The childminder has written development information with photographs, which she shares with parents and uses to plan future activities and learning. Although information does not consistently track children''s progress towards the early learning goals, information helps to ensure children are interested and challenged as they play.

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and outcomes for children

Children access a good range of stimulating activities available in the playroom, and benefit from opportunities to role play and develop their imaginations. They enjoy playing in a play house and young children enjoy playing peek-a-boo through the window. Children happily help themselves to prams and dolls as they pretend to go to park with their children. Children benefit from opportunities to engage in activities like drawing and painting which develop creative skills. The childminder helps children to develop their language skills throughout the day, during everyday routines such as nappy changing children are encouraged to learn new words, as the childminder talks to them about what she is doing. Children are praised and encouraged as they try to say words back to her. Children also benefit from opportunities to look at books and engage in mark making. Children benefit from a good balance of home and group based activities. The childminder runs a

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and outcomes for children

toddler group, and children benefit from opportunities to mix with other children which helps to develop social skills. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden and local parks. Children also dance to music.This helps to promote physical development and young children become more confident as they develop their coordination. Children have opportunities to develop physical skills as they play on the small trampoline in the garden, where they can also play on a slide or with balls or wheeled toys. The childminder works well to promote inclusion. Children are involved in celebrations from other cultures, and are able to access play equipment with positive images of diversity and disability. Behaviour is managed appropriately, the childminder is a positive role model and children play with the childminder and respond well to her support and guidance. Children benefit from opportunities to develop skills for the future, for example they have

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and outcomes for children

opportunities to begin to develop an understanding of information technology by using interactive toys. These help to reinforce other areas of learning, for example an alphabet teacher helps develop children's reading skills. Children's problem This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 solving skills are developed as they work out which shapes will fit through gaps in the sorter. Children's numeracy skills are developed as the childminder encourages them to count while they play and discuss mathematical concepts such as size and quantity. Children enjoy water play and enjoy blowing bubbles, and they discuss the size of bubbles with the childminder.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is promoted as they are cared for in a clean and well organised environment. Hygienic routines are maintained for nappy changing. The childminder uses disinfectant to wipe mats. Children's personal hygiene is promoted as children are encouraged to wash their hands after playing in the garden and after using the toilet, which helps to prevent the spread of infection. Children's health is promoted as they are provided with nutritious foods. The childminder provides healthy meals such as shepherd's pie with broccoli and yoghurts. Children also have opportunities to eat fruits such as apples, grapes and strawberries, and the childminder talks about how to be healthy to develop an understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures children have free access to fresh drinking water to ensure they remain hydrated. 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 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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