Bluecoat Beechdale Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140369 Inspection date 31/05/2011 Inspector Rosemary Coburn

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 1999. She lives with her husband, adult children and child aged 15 years in Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The childminder's home is on the first floor of a block of flats. Access to the provision is via a lift or stairs. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, except the bedrooms.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of which may be in the early years age range. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder collects children from the local school and goes to the local Children's Centre regularly. There are currently no children on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not meet all requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Her knowledge and understanding of developing effective risk assessment policies and procedures to promote the safety of children in the home and outdoor remains insecure. This is a breach of the requirements. Consequently, a number of actions remain in place from the previous inspection, as the requirement to conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly has not been met.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Since the last inspection the childminder has received support from the local childminding Co-ordinator and this input has been instrumental in supporting the settings capacity for improvements. The childminder has taken steps to update her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has obtained a copy of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework, and is currently undertaking a childcare course which is based on looking in depth at the Early Years Foundation Stage. The chilldminder has a suitable range and depth of toys and resources through which she demonstrates with suitable examples, how her practice supports children's learning and development and the links to the early learning goals.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of what helps children make progress through the development of systems to observe, assess and evaluate children's learning. This is shared with parents to support individual children's needs, extend children's learning and pick up on any concerns to promote early intervention. Systems in place to work in partnership with parents promotes an inclusive environment and outcomes for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 conduct a risk assessment and review it regularly at least once a year or more frequently where the need arises, identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked, maintain a record of these particular aspects and when and by whom they have been checked ( Suitable premises, environment and equipment) (also applies to the Childcare Register) 31/05/2011

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Compliance with registration requirements

 ensure a full risk assessment is carried out for each type of outing (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 31/05/2011

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Compliance with registration requirements

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that hazards to children both indoors and outdoors are kept to a minimum (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 31/05/2011 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years Register (Records to be kept, Suitability of premises and equipment) 31/05/2011

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the Early Years Register (Records to be kept, Suitability of premises and equipment) 31/05/2011

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