Common Road Middle School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 108288 Inspection date 23/06/2011 Inspector Mandy Gannon

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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 2002. She lives with her daughter in a house in Maidenhead. The ground floor of the house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The house is situated within walking distance of local schools, pre-schools, shops and parks. The family have cats and a dog. The childminder is registered on the Early Year's Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age group. Currently there are nine children on roll, of these five are in the early years age group. The setting supports children with special educational needs and /or disabilities. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time at the setting, which provides a relaxed and homely environment. The childminder has established a successful relationship with parents, the local school and nursery, in order to meet the individual needs of each child. Children make sound progress in their learning and development and are sensitively supported by the childminder. Their health and safety is generally well supported, but hygiene practices are not always consistent. The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice and identified strengths and areas for further improvement. Children are secure, although there are some breaches in requirements relating to fire safety.

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further?

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

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further?

 have appropriate fire control equipment correctly sited and in working order (Suitable premises,environment and equipment) 07/07/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 gain an awareness of the responsibilities under food hygiene legislation including registration with the relevant Local Authority Environmental Health Department  improve children's understanding of healthy practices, such as hand washing prior to snacks This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  improve understanding of safeguarding issues, including the Local Safeguarding Children's Board guidance and local contact details

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the early years provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding, which includes recognising the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. Appropriate procedures are mainly in place to promote children's welfare and safety. Details of children, contact details and consents are in place, although, contact details of local agencies are not readily available. The premises are safe and secure. Hazards within the home, garden and on outings are minimised as regular risk assessments are completed and documented. Daily registers are completed showing times of arrival and departure, which also includes visitors to the property. However, the childminder has not put in place fire control equipment that is correctly sited and in working order, which is a breach of requirements.

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the early years provision

Children freely move around the environment and access an appropriate range of toys and resources, which are suitable for their age and stage of development; although, not always available in sufficient quantity. Children make sound progress, sufficiently supported by the childminder. The childminder demonstrates how she has offered additional support in order to progress children's learning. Equality and diversity is satisfactory. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge of learning and development. Through the observations and assessments she has begun to make, the outcomes for individual children are improving and adults are taking suitable steps to close identified achievement gaps.

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the early years provision

Strong partnerships with parents, carers and others, successfully ensure accurate information is obtained and the individual needs of each child are met. The childminder has daily discussion with parents, provides diaries for younger children and liaises with nursery and teaching staff at the local school. All of these systems successfully promote partnerships, with all adults working together to meet the needs of the child. The childminder has a clear understanding of her setting. She has recently completed the evaluation process and identified further appropriate steps to bring about future improvement.

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and outcomes for children

Children confidently talk to the childminder and babies babble and vocalise showing they are happy, settled and secure. Children take part in suitable play opportunities that help them learn and develop. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the areas of learning, to effectively support and extend children's learning. The childminder has begun to make written observations and assessments in order to recognise children's progress. Children enjoy dancing to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 music and press the again button to repeat the song, all joining in together as they wiggle with confidence. Children concentrate as they build with bricks; they describe what they are doing as they confidently identify colours and are sufficiently challenged, interested and engaged. Babies confidently explore their

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and outcomes for children

surroundings. They crawl and pull themselves to stand with appropriate toys offered by the childminder. Babies enjoy playing ‘peek-a-boo' with the childminder and offer out their hand to sing action songs, which they happily participate in.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from healthy, nutritious and balanced meals and snacks that are prepared and cooked by the childminder. However,the childminder has not registered with the local food standards agency. Children grow and harvest fruit and vegetables in the garden that they eat at mealtimes. They have opportunities to access the outside as they play in the enclosed garden, walk to and from school and nursery, and visit local parks. Drinking water is available and children are reminded to drink frequently in order to remain hydrated. Older children are aware of appropriate hand-washing routines and confidently wash their hands after toileting, although babies' hands are not washed before eating food. Children rest and sleep according to their individual needs and suitable equipment and facilities are available.

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and outcomes for children

Children and babies are physically and emotionally secure in the setting and develop a strong sense of belonging as they bring toys from home and discuss family members and people who are important to them. Positive communication and interaction is offered and babies confidently seek reassurance and comfort from the childminder as they begin to feel tired and cuddle into the childminder and fall asleep. They behave in ways that demonstrates they understand how to keep themselves and others safe as they hold the childminder's hand as they jump down from the car and into the house. Children enthusiastically show responsibility in the setting as they tidy up books and put them in pile and show care and concern for others as they want to cuddle the baby. Children's behaviour is good, although the childminder does not always give clear explanations. Children benefit from frequent opportunities to socialise in local community as they participate in a

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and outcomes for children

variety of activities 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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: 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

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect( Arrangements for safeguarding children) 07/07/2011

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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

 implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect( Arrangements for safeguarding children) 07/07/2011

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