All Saints' CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 107309 Inspection date 10/05/2011 Inspector Marcia Robinson

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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 1998. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered for a maximum of two children under eight years, of whom one may be in the early years age group at any one time. There is currently one child on roll in the early years age group. She lives with her husband and three school aged children, in the London borough of Southwark, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's flat, except for the bedrooms, is used for childminding. There is a communal garden for outside play. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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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 are very happy, secure and effectively safeguarded overall. Their enjoyment and achievement in the setting is exceptional, because the childminder affords them much individual attention, motivating them to learn with a range of well-planned activities, so that they make rapid progress from their starting points. Inclusion and diversity is mostly well promoted within the setting. The childminder maintains continuous improvement through her connections with other childminders, regularly attending training to enable her to keep up to date with legislation and developments in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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further?

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

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further?

 conduct a risk assessment and record when it was carried out. Regularly review the risk assessment, at least once year, and include in the record the date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation) 30/06/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 consistently match observations to the expectations of the early learning goals and continue to involve parents as part of the ongoing observation, assessment and planning cycle to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning  look at ways to improve the self-evaluation process to ensure the service that is provided is fully responsive to its users. 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 effectively safeguarded overall. The childminder understands her role and responsibility for protecting children and is clear about the signs and symptoms of abuse as well as the action to take if she has concerns about a child. She has all relevant information for reporting and recording concerns. Secure policies and procedures for safeguarding children are available and shared with parents. Most of the documentation that promotes children's health and well-being is in place. Careful assessments are made of safety in the home, communal garden and on outings. A full risk assessment is conducted for all trips and outings and all appropriate precautions are in place to reduce any potential hazards on outings and inside the home. However, a record of these risk assessments for the home is not in place, as legally required. Otherwise, all other record keeping and documentation to ensure that children are well safeguarded and secure is detailed

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the early years provision

and well organised. There are good systems in place that promote children's good health and well-being, including the steps taken to encourage healthy eating. In addition, there are rigorous hand washing and cleanliness procedures in place that are enhanced by the childminder's good knowledge and previous training in food and hygiene. Deployment of resources is effective as the childminder makes good use of the time that children attend and organises a broad range of activities and outings that promote all areas of learning successfully. In addition, the home is well organised, creating a welcoming, child-friendly learning environment.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she is well informed about children's individual backgrounds and needs, so that equality and diversity is effectively promoted. She has developed good relationships with parents. The good two-way flow of verbal and written communication ensures that children's individual needs are well met and that parents are well informed about the Early Years Foundation Stage and about their children's learning and care. Parents and carers have access to detailed policies and procedures that ensure they are well informed about the services provided. The childminder has begun to use the Ofsted's self-evaluation form to monitor and evaluate her provision. Most areas of her practice has been carefully considered. For instance, the childminder has identified that her provision is not yet fully resourced to support different elements of diversity. Therefore, she makes use of local book and toy libraries and has set

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the early years provision

herself an action to continue increasing this area of her provision. The childminder has attended a number of early years courses since the last inspection; these include first aid, safeguarding and a health course, which has a positive impact on the quality of care provided. She makes use of verbal feedback from parents and regular contact with her early years development worker as well as other childminders to evaluate and review the provision, although at present her procedures do not fully include parents and children in the self-evaluation process. Currently there are no children attending with additional needs or who go to other early years settings. Nonetheless, through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she is knowledgeable with personal experience of dealing with special educational needs issues. She also shows a commitment to working in partnership with other settings, whenever the need arises, in order to support and

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the early years provision

This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 compliment learning and care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are making excellent progress towards the early learning goals, because the childminder is providing a broad range and balance of activities both in the home and out in the community. Children are taken out regularly to local children's facilities such as local play groups and to the park, enhancing their learning experiences and promoting social skills. Children show a very strong sense of security and belonging at the setting. They are confident, settle quickly and grow in independence as they move safely around the premises and choose their own resources. For instance, children enjoy imaginative play using play dough, listening and joining in with stories and action rhymes as well as using a range of other activities set out on the floor. They have a strong sense of identity and belonging, because photographs of themselves taking part in a wide variety of activities are displayed in their individual folders. Some lovely books that the childminder has

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and outcomes for children

creatively made also target key areas of learning about the alphabet for instance; thus supporting children's progress towards the early learning goals. Learning experiences are inclusive, with a suitable range of resources, activities and discussions to support children's awareness of similarities and differences. For instance, the childminder has some positive imagery artefacts and play resources that are available to all children regardless of their gender. She also takes children out most days to extend their knowledge and understanding of each other's differences and to help them to become accustomed to meeting and playing with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

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and outcomes for children

Children's enjoyment and achievement is outstanding, because positive relationships are built with both the childminder and her family. The childminder gives children plenty of time and attention and gets actively involved in their play, maximising spontaneous opportunities to extend their learning. For instance, children's language and communication skills are actively promoted through lots of conversation that introduce them to a range of new words, and well-loved books and songs that are delivered by the childminder with great expression and enthusiasm. Consequently, children join in and listen to them with great interest. They are introduced to lots of mathematical thinking during their play and everyday routines as the childminder discusses half and quarter as she uses the coffee making machine and through the children who are fascinated to know what each compartment is used for. During activities they also discuss things that are

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and outcomes for children

heavy and light and younger children know that adding numbers two and one together makes three. They learn to be responsible, picking up objects to prevent any accidents and enjoying the support from the childminder as they wash up containers at the kitchen sink. Children enjoy a wide range of activities which help them gain excellent skills for the future, for example, when sharing books together, using digital cameras to take pictures or when the childminder sits and supports them with using a range of electronic resources. Clear planning is enabling the childminder to target children's individual learning needs and meet these effectively overall. However, the childminder has not yet fully established This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 systems to involve parents in contributing to the observation, assessment and planning cycle, to ensure they are fully involved with their child's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Nonetheless, the childminder observes children well, gets to know their particular strengths and identifies their key targets for next steps in their learning. She regularly monitors children's achievements but does not always link these observations to the expectations of the early learning goals, so as to identify and bridge any gaps in children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing a good understanding of being healthy and safe, for instance they practise emergency evacuations and learn why this is important. They also observe simple household rules such as not running indoors and these are promoted well alongside all appropriate safety equipment fitted throughout the premises. Children are cared for in a clean, well maintained secure environment which is effectively organised, ensuring they are well protected. Relationships are warm, caring and positive; helping children to feel safe and secure. The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles through the provision of nutritious foods, regular drinks and exercise. They learn the importance of good personal hygiene through demonstration and follow the steps on the poster displayed in the bathroom showing how to wash their hands thoroughly. Children are learning about safety in the home and outdoors, for example, they learn how

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and outcomes for children

to handle tools such as dough cutting equipment and how to cross roads, safely. Children are always supervised closely so that they feel secure and increase their own awareness of personal safety. They go for walks, visit local parks and open spaces, enjoying the fresh air and exercise and they benefit from the use of a range of outdoor equipment to develop their physical skills and agility. In addition, there are good accident and illness procedures in place that ensure that children will receive prompt and suitable treatment in the event of any emergencies or incidents. Consequently, children's welfare needs are effectively promoted overall. 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 1 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 1

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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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