Glynwood Community Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 108372 Inspection date 19/07/2011 Inspector Keriann Belcher

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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 is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with husband in Maidenhead in the County of Berkshire. The whole ground floor is used for childminding, with sleeping facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time. She is currently caring for three children 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is good. Children are happy and secure in the childminder's care, as she recognises their individual needs and provides very well for them. Children are enjoying and achieving, in a stimulating and learning environment which includes an exciting range of play experiences. There is effective communication with parents. However, the links with children's schools and nurseries are in the early stages to promote continuity and coherence in children's learning. The childminder has a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement; understands the value to the children of developing her existing good practice through on going training and evaluation of her service.

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further?

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

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further?

 establish effective links with children's schools to share relevant information for continuity and coherence in their learning  develop the systems used to demonstrate how the next step in each child's learning journey is identified and how it is included in the play plans

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children in her care. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about child protection and is familiar with the local safeguarding children's board procedures. The childminder is conscious of aspects of safety, as she carries out visual checks daily and has written risk assessments in place for indoors, outdoors This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and for outings. For example, risk assessments for the home include identified potential hazards, the level of risk and preventative steps taken to reduce the risk. Children also get involved in practice fire drills to be followed in the event of a fire. As a result, children are well safeguarded and their welfare is promoted.

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the early years provision

The childminder has thorough and comprehensive records, polices and procedures that underpin all aspects of her day-to-day practice. In addition, policies and procedures are shared with parents and all required written consents are in place. As a result, children's wellbeing is fully promoted.

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the early years provision

The childminder self-evaluates her practices and is able to identify strengths and weaknesses for improvement. The childminder fosters positive relationships with parents through regular daily communication. She collects essential information in order to meet the individual needs of children. The views of the parents are sought as part of the self-evaluation process. Parents canvassed for their views on the childminder's care remark positively on the activities that the children participate in and would recommend her.

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the early years provision

The childminder is beginning to builds links with other settings that children attend, such as school. She shares information with the nursery teacher when she collects children, which promotes consistency of care and learning for the children. However, she has not yet developed links with other agencies involved with the care or education of the children, which would provide appropriate support to extend children's learning.

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the early years provision

Equality and diversity issues are effectively promoted. For example, the childminder promotes inclusive practice so that the learning, development and welfare needs of all children are met. She raises children's awareness of different lifestyles through celebrating special events, such as, Divali. Children have access to carefully selected toys, books and resources that enable them to develop respect for and insight into cultural diversity.

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the early years provision

There is a good range of toys and equipment to meet the needs of the children. In addition, children are learning about sustaining the environment as they have the opportunity to recycle materials for craft activities such as building a dinosaur out of cereal boxes and clean plastic milk bottles.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements and has developed good methods for observing and assessing children's development. She uses the 'Development Matters' guidance to support her with her observations. However, as yet, she has not linked this information to plan new experiences to extend children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children are content and thoroughly enjoy the quality time the childminder spends playing with them. The childminder ensures that there is wide range of planned, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 purposeful play both indoor and outdoors with a balance of adult-led and child-led activities which helps children to be active learners. Children have great fun as the childminder uses the children's own interests to develop their understanding of the of the world, such as visiting a reptile centre. There is lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills as they can 'free-flow' in and out of the garden to jump in the ball pool or participate in large scale craft activities involving a range of media. In addition the children attend activity centres in the community which promotes a healthy lifestyle. The range of available books and mark-making

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and outcomes for children

materials helps children with communication skills such as chalking, paint and crayons. Children have experience of counting in everyday situations, such as, identifying numbers or the quantity of cars seen when out in the community which helps children develop good numeracy and reasoning skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children gain an awareness of their own health and hygiene through daily routines, such as, washing their hands after using the toilet, before and after eating. Children are very well supported to develop a healthy life style as the childminder provides healthy, nutritious snacks and freshly cooked meals that support their individual dietary needs. Young children are safely harnessed into the highchair when they sit at the table to eat their lunch. Older children are beginning to learn how to keep themselves safe as they participate in fire drills. 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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