Kingsbrook View Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 148576 Inspection date 14/06/2011 Inspector Joanne Graham

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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 1982. She lives with her husband, who works as her assistant, in Wokingham, Berkshire. They live close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the downstairs of the childminder's home is used for childminding and upstairs is used for sleeping only. There is a fully enclosed rear garden for outside play. The childminder has two pet cats, five hens and fish.

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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 no more than three may be in the early years age range when working alone. She is registered to care for a maximum of twelve children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than six may be in the early years age range when working with her assistant. She is currently minding five children in the early years age group and 11 children in total. She also offers care to children aged over five years to 11 years. This provision 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 attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She holds a National Vocational Qualification in childcare and education to level three.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder's self-evaluation process is effective in providing an accurate appraisal of her current high standards and identifying next steps to secure improvements. Overall, the childminder communicates effectively with parents and other settings the children attend, gathering information to enable her to fully cater for individual needs. An absorbing range of experiences are provided for children and the planning and assessment of learning and development is comprehensive. Children's learning and well-being significantly thrives and flourishes, as the childminder and her assistant provide a very stimulating and enabling environment.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing electronic communication with parents. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder and her assistant have a very good knowledge of signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and are fully aware of their role to safeguard children. They attend training regularly to ensure they are updated with current procedures and additional literature is easily available for reference. Children's welfare is fully promoted and their well-being is safeguarded by highly effective organisation and robust documentation. The childminder and children practise the emergency evacuation procedures regularly and exits are free from clutter. The childminder has additional resources, such as a chargeable torch, to use in the event of an emergency whilst minding overnight. The childminder skilfully identifies potential hazards to children and minimises these through completing a comprehensive risk assessment, implementing house rules and having suitable safety measures. For example, stair gates to prevent access to upstairs and smoke

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the early years provision

Continuous improvement is a high priority and excellent systems are in place to monitor and evaluate current practices. The childminder has an extremely positive attitude to sustain existing high standards and to continually improve the provision. Children make very good progress in their development as they learn through the vast range of play and experiences they encounter. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She effectively monitors and plans for children's learning in order to help children to make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder operates an inclusive setting. She understands that all children are individuals and learn in different ways and at different rates. She is fully respectful of children and their families and is sensitive to any cultural and religious differences. This significantly impacts on helping children feel very secure and develop a sense of belonging. The vast range of resources, furniture and

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the early years provision

equipment are developmentally and age appropriate, in excellent condition, clean and easily accessible to children.

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the early years provision

Children flourish and achieve due to the close working partnership with parents and carers. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. They have a very positive view of the childminder and the service she provides and willingly inform the inspector about their views via written correspondence. Overall, the childminder uses a vast range of methods to exchange information with parents including written letters, text messages, daily diary sheets and verbal exchanges. However, she rarely uses electronic methods to communicate with parents. The childminder records accurate and evaluative observations of children's current levels of development and notes their next steps to further increase their achievements in all areas of learning. She uses these assessments effectively to inform future planning needs and shares these with the parents to promote continuity of care and learning. The childminder has established very good links

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the early years provision

with external agencies and other providers, to ensure progression and continuity of care and education for children attending She often links her themes to those being implemented at the other early years settings children attend and this significantly supports the continual progression children make. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder clearly understands that children learn best through fun, stimulating and interesting activities and provides many enriching first-hand experiences. Consequently children make excellent progress through the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children engage in purposeful play and excellent resources are available for all children to enjoy the same activity. Children feel very safe and secure; they enthusiastically welcome the childminder and her assistant into their play. They enjoy snuggling up to the childminder and her assistant whilst sharing stories together. The children talk about the pictures and one child is beginning to recognise written text which forms the story. Children develop skills for the future by accessing a vast range of varied activities. They are lively, confident communicators who express their ideas, thoughts and views with self- assurance, in the knowledge that these points of view are valued. They mark make

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and outcomes for children

within their play, gaining emergent writing skills. One child especially enjoys recording the teddies' ailments when they visited the 'vets'. Children access programmable toys, operate the DVD player and use the digital camera regularlym developing their understanding of how technology works.

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and outcomes for children

Children are active, inquisitive and independent learners, benefitting from the skills and motivational support from the childminder and her assistant. The childminder and her assistant effectively respond to children's interests and extend their learning through asking questions to help children think and to problem solve. Children's behaviour is very good. They are forming strong relationships with their peers and the childminder and her assistant. Boundaries are consistently managed and children respond positively to their requests, such as negotiating sharing one teddy whilst it attended the 'vets'. The childminder skilfully knows when to intervene and offer suggestions and explanations, but also giving children opportunities to explore at their own pace. This significantly contributes to children's all round development and enjoyment.

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and outcomes for children

Children understand simple effective health and hygiene practices, which the childminder reinforces sensitively. Children know that washing their hands after visiting the toilet, playing in the garden and before eating helps prevent the spread of germs. Children enjoy varied and nutritious home cooked meals and snacks, which meet special dietary needs and promote healthy eating. They sit with the childminder and her assistant to consume their food and they display very good table manners. For example, children do not leave the table whilst still eating. Children have frequent opportunities for fresh air and exercise which promotes a healthy lifestyle. They regularly play in the large, well-equipped garden and go for walks in the surrounding countryside or to and from school. 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 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 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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