Southrop Church of England Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 115651 Inspection date 06/06/2011 Inspector Linda Nicholls

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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 registered in 1998. Registration is for the Early Years Register and both the compulsory part and the voluntary part of the Childcare Register. Registration does not include overnight care. The childminder lives with her family in North Thamesmead in the London Borough of Bexley. The house is close to local transport links, shops, parks, and schools. The first floor of the premises is not used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and of these, three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is an active committee member of the Bexley Childminding Association and is the chair of Thamesmead Early Years Childminding support group. She is also a network childminder.

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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 combines daily reflective practice with an established knowledge of each child's unique needs so that children's progress is actively promoted. Overall children are safe, secure and enjoy learning about their local area and the world around them. The extensive professional partnerships with parents, the local nursery and other agencies ensure the needs of all children are met. Resources are of high quality and support families and children with special educational needs and/or disabilities although these are not presented well to encourage focussed choice. Regular self-evaluation identifies priorities for the continuous development of the service the childminder provides.

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further?

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

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further?

 enable children to assist with the planning and cataloguing of resources and to contribute to keeping the home environment tidy.

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the early years provision

Safeguarding procedures are understood well and the childminder is clear about her role and responsibilities. Visitors are monitored and children supervised directly at all times. The childminder ensures all appropriate checks are completed for adults living in her home. She follows a consistent implementation of her policies, procedure and practice to ensure children's health, safety and well-being are met. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Effective risk assessments together with a good understanding of safety procedures ensure that the premises are safe and hygienic. An emergency exit procedure is displayed and practiced so children know what to do should an emergency arise. The childminder makes good use of a variety of resources from public venues such as the local library, children's centre and at private meetings with other childminders extending children's social experience. The indoor space is

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the early years provision

not organised well with abundant resources stacked in clear lidded boxes, on child height shelving or free standing which prevents focussed choice. A review of the organisation of resources, which includes high quality sensory equipment may encourage children to contribute to the planning of their play activities. Routine outings and walks in the locality are risk assessed to ensure children access fresh air, physical exercise and gain from natural outdoor experiences. Children play safely in the home and secure garden and learn to be increasingly responsible for their personal safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder shows an exceptional commitment to equality and diversity working highly effectively with parents to gain information about children's starting points and achievements at home. There are many items visible daily to reflect cultural diversity and for those who may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder works from detailed observations to assess children's progress, linking these to the six areas of learning and the early learning goals. Regular discussions with parents keep them closely informed of their child's experience while in her care. The childminder has extensive and professional links with other specialists in social care, health care and early years support workers ensuring a highly active commitment to reducing overall differences in achievement. She uses information from the local nursery school and children's centre to support her own general planning. The childminder has initiated an

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the early years provision

inclusive self-evaluation process using parents comments and children's reactions to guide ideas for the continuous improvement of her service, such as gaining Early Years Professional Status and reviewing her organisation of resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children show they are secure, confident and eager to learn. They develop close caring relationships with the childminder who provides effective emotional and practical support. Children receive praise and encouragement so they develop positive behaviour. They learn positive social skills as they meet others from their local community with regular visits to the local library, children's centre or social clubs. Children are confident to share how they feel with the childminder, babbling as they move about the room or when sitting in the highchair. Children learn to respect and care for themselves and others because the childminder actively encourages each child to participate in all activities. Children rapidly develop effective communication methods because the childminder interacts and supports them as they practice and expand their language skills. She describes what they are doing, discusses events and asks questions to challenge them. They learn to

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and outcomes for children

listen with care as she invites them to show her what they want to play with and demonstrate they know the basket of toys and real world items are there to be This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 explored.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They learn to act safely as they walk round the furniture. They learn about healthy lifestyles including good hygiene procedures to keep hands and faces clean. The childminder works closely with parents who supply healthy foods such as mashed potato with tomato. Children design pictures and craft work with colouring pencils, glue and choose the colour of their own modelling dough. They extend their developing physical skills on large play equipment at local venues such as the social groups or a local play park. Children make significant gains in their learning because the childminder provides a welcoming environment although an overabundance of equipment does not encourage children's focussed planning or choice. Children benefit from the childminder's thoughtful and effective planning of activities, including the use of interactive sensory resources. Observations are assessed and linked to areas of

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and outcomes for children

learning and the early learning goals. The childminder provides children with experiences that reflect the wider world and the seasons as they walk in local park land or on trips to the beach. They learn about cultural and seasonal events throughout the year. Children show a very good awareness of themselves and begin to recognise the names of those they meet at the childminder's home. The childminder is confident to allow them to follow their own interests and to take an active lead in their own learning. 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 1 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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