Nazene Danielle School of Performing Arts

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 148471 Inspection date 23/06/2011 Inspector Carol Willett

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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 1998. She lives with her husband and grown up son in Earley, near Reading. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding with access to upstairs toilet facilities. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder walks to the local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler group and takes children to the local library and park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children at any one time, of which three can be in the early years age group. She is currently minding seven children, of which two are in the early years age group and one is over eight years. All attend on a part time basis. The childminder is a member of National Childminding Association.

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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

Overall, children are content and safe and make good progress, as they are cared for by an experienced childminder in a loving, caring home. Children's individual needs are effectively met, due to the strong close friendly partnership with parents and other providers. The childminder ensures that all children receive appropriate learning opportunities to enable them to make good progress in their early development skills. She informally evaluates her service through discussing issues and practice with other childminders to keep up to date, and identifies her strengths and areas for further development. She is committed to providing good quality care and improving outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 Develop systems for self-evaluation in order to plan effectively for improvement in practice  improve further knowledge of the learning and development requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage in order to plan, observe and assess more effectively. Review the balance of adult-led and child-initiated play in order to enable children to make maximum progress towards the early learning goals. 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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection and how to safeguard children. She has a clearly written safeguarding policy that is shared with parents and is aware of how to protect her family from allegations of abuse. The childminder conducts and records risk assessments of her home, garden and all outings she takes children so their safety is promoted well. She has good daily checking procedures and identifies areas of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis. She makes children aware of safe behaviour when walking to and from school, or when on outings so that they are protected from dangers and feel safe. The childminder maintains all required records, including an attendance register and accidents records that are shared with parents to keep them well informed. Children are secure, quickly settle and are comfortable in the childminder's home, as she takes account of their preferences,

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the early years provision

providing a relaxing child-friendly environment. She provides an inclusive environment where children are warmly welcomed and treated as individuals and their needs are effectively met overall. The childminder organises her home well, providing children with places to play and rest and enables older children to have quiet space to do homework after school. Overall, the resources and equipment are good quality and the childminder enables the children to make choices in their selection. She gets out toys she knows younger children are interested in and regularly swaps them to maintain their interest throughout the day. The childminder's interest and enthusiasm ensures children enjoy learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder regularly discusses childminding practice with other childminders to ensure she is up to date and meets current requirements. She attends training to ensure she continually improves her knowledge and skills and outcomes for children. Self-evaluation is not systematic to ensure the childminder accurately reflects and builds on her strengths and identify areas which will benefit from further attention. Since the last inspection, the childminder has addressed previous recommendations and updated her written policies and procedures to improve the service she offers. The childminder is aware she needs to share information with other providers to provide a cohesive approach to each child's care and learning. She has established very good partnerships with parents and they are extremely happy and supportive of her childminding provision. They feel she is flexible, honest, reliable and dedicated and nothing is too much trouble. The childminder

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the early years provision

provides effective daily feedback, both verbally and in writing. She also shares children's development records to keep parents well informed about their children's activities and achievements. Overall, children's health, safety and welfare are met well, as the childminder provides good quality care and learning for all the children. 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 provides a loving and caring environment so children are happy and content and develop a sense of belonging and trust. Children show they feel safe as they respond positively to the individual attention they receive from the experienced, caring childminder. Overall, children enjoy a range and balance of activities in the home, including arts and crafts, though the childminder does not always plan adult-led activities on a daily basis to maximise children's learning potential. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual abilities as a result of using information from parents and her observations. She makes sure that children receive the support they need as she sits with them. She uses effective teaching techniques by asking questions and modelling the use of toys. She chatters constantly to the children as she joins in their play activities, developing their imaginative and communication skills as she passes shopping

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and outcomes for children

bags and dresses the babies as requested. Children enjoy cuddles on the childminder's lap and develop their vocabulary and communications skills whilst looking at story books, excitedly pointing at the pictures as they make animal noises. The childminder is skilled at recognising their emerging language and gestures. The childminder knows the children well and plans for their development based on her knowledge of child development and her experiences in childcare. She is developing observation and assessment procedures and records, though she is not fully confident in her knowledge of how to do this. Children are excited and motivated to learn because the childminder provides a variety of toys and outings, such as trips to toddler groups with other minders and their children. The activities and toys provided and the support from the childminder ensures children are happy, well motivated and are developing good future learning skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children feel safe and settle well in the childminder's home, as routines are consistent and familiar. They develop good self-esteem and confidence as the childminder talks to them all the time and includes them in choices about play, behaviour and activities. Children's emotional development is promoted well, as they form close, secure relationships with the childminder. Children develop a sense of security and understanding of appropriate behaviour through the consistent boundaries the childminder promotes. Children develop good social skills and are learning to share and take turns, as the childminder ensures they meet with other children and adults. She provides a positive learning environment through her sensitive guidance and effective praise and she treats them with care and respect. Children's safety is well promoted because the childminder reinforces children's safety through gentle reminders about being safe and appropriate

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and outcomes for children

behaviour. They discuss and practice fire evacuation and talk about road safety as they walk to and from school. Children's health is well promoted, as they enjoy healthy snacks and meals provided by their parents. The childminder ensures they have free access to their drinking cups and refills them throughout the day. Children learn good personal hygiene habits, as they wash their hands before eating. Children have daily opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise through walking to the post box, shops and to school. They have lots of opportunities to play in the garden or park to use the larger equipment to further develop their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 physical skills. 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 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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