Barnehurst Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140320 Inspection date 29/06/2011 Inspector Jennifer Liverpool

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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 has been registered since 1988. She lives with her partner and adult son in Tottenham in the London borough of Haringey. The areas of her home available to the children are the playroom and living room on the ground floor, and the bathroom and toilet located on the first floor. Children also have access to a fully enclosed garden. The family have a pet parrot.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time. She also provides before and after school care for older children. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Children in the early years age group attend a music group, toddler groups, and a childminder's group on a regular basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminders Association. She holds a level 3 Early Years qualification.

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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 offered a wide range of activities that support them in making good progress across all areas of learning. Children's welfare is effectively promoted in all aspects of care, and although the risk assessment documentation has only partly met the requirements, the childminder's vigilance promotes children safety. The childminder has a very positive attitude towards equality and diversity and she creates a welcoming and supportive environment for all children. Partnership with parents is strong and plays an important part in the good quality of care that the childminder offers to children. The childminder is reflective about her practice and demonstrates an encouraging capacity to improve the outcomes for children. .

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure the record of the risk assessment for both the premises and all outings clearly state by whom it was conducted, the date of review and any actions taken following a review (Documentation). 06/07/2011

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  analyse observations and identify the next steps to further support and maximise children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has very clear knowledge about the signs and symptoms of child abuse and understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has the required documentation for the safe and efficient management of the provision. The majority of written policies and records are maintained to a good standard, such as the daily attendance records. However, the record of the risk assessment for both the premises and for outings do not clearly show who conducted the assessment. While the childminder noted in her self evaluation form that the outings risk assessment has not yet been reviewed, there is also no evidence in the assessment record that the premises had been reviewed. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. In spite of these shortcomings, the childminder is vigilant and constantly supervises children indoors and outdoors. The impact on

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the early years provision

their safety and well-being therefore is slight.

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the early years provision

The childminder's home is well-organised and conducive to children's learning. A dedicated play room is available for children to play, rest and relax. Children's paintings decorate the wall, thus promoting a sense of belonging. This also shows that their work is valued by the childminder. There is a broad variety of good quality toys and equipment, many of which are easily accessible to children. The childminder makes good use of the garden for active play, exploration and creative opportunities.

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the early years provision

Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the previous recommendation and now has clear procedures for complaints, which she shared with parents. Also, the childminder has attended a number of training courses, including the required first aid course and plans to attend training in caring for children with special needs. The childminder is motivated and keen to improve the service she offers to children and their families. Her self-assessment demonstrates that she has good understanding of her strengths and of the areas to improve the outcomes for children. This shows her committmen to maintaining continuous improvement of her practice.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents provide relevant information about their child to the childminder, which helps to ensure that children receive individual care and attention. Effective communication via daily diaries, observation records and written activity plans means that parents well informed about their child's care routines, the range of activities on offer each day and the progress their child makes. Completed questionnaires from parents indicate that they are happy with the service provided for their children. They comment about the different types of activities available and the good level of communication they receive from the childminder. The childminder has also established links with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage and responds to feedback and guidance from the local authority. This benefits the children in her care. and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

provides continuity of care for those attending other settings.

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and outcomes for children

Children are settled and relaxed in the childminder's home. They benefit from the positive interaction and the attentiveness they receive from the childminder. Children relate very well to the childminder and approach her for cuddles, which indicates good trusting relationships are built. The childminder supervises the children closely and attends to their needs physically and emotionally, ensure that they feel safe and secure. The childminder treats children with respect and she uses lots of praise and encouragement that helps children to develop a positive self-image. The childminder ensures that she knows about children's routine care, culture and first language. The childminder learns some words in children's first language so that she can help them acknowledge and see their first language as being important. Many resources and cultural items in the home reflect positive images of diversity. This helps children to understand the differences of people

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and outcomes for children

within their community and the wider world. The childminder values children's contribution as she seeks their views about the service on offer to them through picture questionnaires, which they complete with support from their parents. Children'' say that they like pizzas, smoothies, fresh fruits and what they like best of all is the childminder herself.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder makes regular observations and records children's achievements in their observation assessment records, which parents are invited to share. This helps the childminder and children's parents to identify children's stage of learning. While photographs and samples of children'' work clearly shows evidence of the progress children make, the observation and assessment records are not yet analysed to identify the next steps in children's learning so that their individual talents can be maximised. Activity plans shows that consideration is given to covering all of the areas of learning indoors, outdoors and when out on visits.

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and outcomes for children

Children's communication and language skills are encouraged through discussions, songs and story sessions. They develop an interest in books and enjoy stories being read to them, thereby enabling them to understand the link between text and language. Photographic evidence show that children have good opportunities to develop problem solving skills as they use torches to light up the den; press buttons to turn compact disc player on and off and use computer keyboards. Children's creative development is encouraged through activities such as, dry sand, dough modelling - and making raspberry and yoghurt ice cream.

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and outcomes for children

Children show a lot of interest in the broad range of activities set up by the childminder indoors and out in the garden. There are good opportunities for children to make choices about their play as they are provided with picture choice cards that show the different types of toys are available within the setting. Children demonstrate independence and confidence as they help themselves to resources that are set out in the garden and ask to eat their lunch with chopsticks. They experience different painting techniques such as spray painting and finger This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 painting. Very regular visits to local toddler groups, parks and drop-in sessions provide children with opportunities to play with other children and experience the diversity of people within their community. There good opportunities for children to learn about their natural environment as they explore natural material through

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and outcomes for children

planting and growing activities. For example, children grow vegetables and fruits, such as strawberries, tomatoes and peppers in the garden. Photographs are used as a discussion tool for the children. They also show delight when looking at photographs of themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Children's health is promoted extremely well. The childminder pays careful attention to children's physical wellbeing in very warm weather. For example, she creates shady areas outdoors by the use of hanging linen sheets to protect children from the sun. Also an umbrella attached to the sand tray and a play tent in the garden reduces the risk of children getting sunburnt. Children learn about the types of foods that are good for them both at meal times and within planned activities, such as, when making smoothies from fresh fruits. They have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day and can access the water bottles independently.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder ensures that children take part in regular walks in the fresh air and provides children with an exciting range of outdoor opportunities through ball games, hoops and wheeled toys. She takes children on visits to the local sports centre to further challenge their physical abilities. Children's small hand movements are encouraged through opportunities to use knives for cutting tortillas; graters for grating cheese and crayons for drawing and making marks. Children demonstrate that they know how to keep themselves safe when they talk about not eating apples that have germs on them.

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and outcomes for children

Overall the children are cared for by a responsive, enthusiastic childminder who meets their individual needs well. 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 2 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 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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