Reynolds Infants' School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 117790 Inspection date 23/06/2011 Inspector Kim Mundy

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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 1993. She lives with her husband and adult child in Hanwell in the London borough of Ealing. The ground floor of the house is mainly used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder walks and drives to local schools to take and collect children. She attends local parent and toddler groups. 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 a maximum of five children aged under eight years at any one time and of these, three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding one child in the early years age group.

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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 are enjoying their time with the childminder as they learn through play. The processes of planning, observational assessment and self-evaluation are underway but are not fully effective in enhancing the provision. Suitable systems are in place to ensure that children are safe and secure in the childminder's home. The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents, carers and others to benefit the children in her care. She recognises the uniqueness of each child and works with their parents to ensure their individual needs are met. She demonstrates a commitment to ongoing improvement of the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve current systems of self-evaluation to further reflect on practice and identify strengths and weaknesses in order to improve the outcomes for children, for example, by seeking the views of the children and their parents develop further knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals, and develop planning and assessment processes so as to improve children's learning outcomes.

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded in the childminder's care because she has a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection matters and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Adults in the home are checked to ensure they are suitable to be working with children. The childminder takes necessary steps to promote children's safety by carrying out suitable risk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 assessments for her premises and for each type of outing they undertake. The childminder is just beginning to evaluate her childminding service and is able to identify the strengths in her provision and areas for improvement. She has addressed recommendations for improvement made at the last inspection and attends training courses to further enhance her childcare skills. She has not considered the benefits ofincluding the views of the children and parents as part of

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the early years provision

The childminder has some experience of caring for children who speak English as an additional language and she ensures that all children are included. She provides a suitable range of toys and resources including those which help children to develop an understanding of diversity.

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the early years provision

Partnerships with parents and carers are positively promoted. The childminder keeps parents informed about their child's routine and achievements through verbal feed back and her observations of the children's educational progress. The childminder's documentation is well organised and relevant policies and procedures are shared with parents. The childminder works well in partnership with the local schools that the minded children attend to support their welfare and learning during the time they spend in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children follow routines that promote their good health. For example, through the routine of the day, children learn to wash their hands and observe good cleaning routines carried out by the childminder. The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate which means that any accidents are managed appropriately. The childminder discusses children's individual dietary requirements with parents and caters for these accordingly.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about the importance of keeping themselves safe as they recall how to cross the road safely with the childminder and the fact that they must wear their seat belt when travelling in the car. Furthermore, they help to tidy away their toys to maintain a safe play environment and participate in fire drills so they know what to do in the event of a fire.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has an emerging knowledge and understanding of the early learning goals of the early years Foundation Stage. Her systems for planning and assessing children's progress are underway and as a result children engage in a suitable range of activities that promote their learning satisfactorily. Children's confidence and self-esteem are increasing as they respond to praise and encouragement from the childminder. Effective questioning from the childminder and appropriate use of situations encourage children to develop their language and thinking, to persevere with challenging tasks and work collaboratively with each other. For example, they work together to fit puzzles together. They are discovering how things work, for instance, as they operate remote control toys and develop their creative skills as they paint and stick. They enjoy looking at books This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

and practise their early-writing skills as they use crayons, felt pens and pencils.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing their physical skills as they steer scooters, slide, climb and balance on apparatus. They particularly enjoy outings to parks, which broadens their experiences as they explore their local community. While they are on their walks, they are encouraged to take notice of the natural world around them, for instance, as they feed the ducks and observe the flowers. The childminder is warm and caring, which means that children are comfortable and relaxed in her care. 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 3 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 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 2 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: 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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