St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 119698 Inspection date 20/07/2011 Inspector Rosemary Coburne

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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 2002. She lives with her husband and three children aged 21, 18 and 15 years old. They live in the Bethnal Green area of the London borough of Tower Hamlets. The childminder uses the living room, and kitchen/diner for childminding purposes. There is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for 6 children under 8 years; of these, not more than 3 may be in the early years age group, and of these, not more than 1 may be under 1 year at any one time (Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register, voluntary part of the Childcare Register). She is a member of the approved childminding network. There are currently four children on roll in the early years age range .

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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

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and this supports children in being settled, promotes inclusion and equality of opportunity. Educational programmes support children in making good progress towards the early learning goals; and effective systems are in place to plan for children's individual needs through observation, assessment and identifying the next steps for learning. Risk assessment policies and procedures are detailed but do not clearly state when it was carried out and by whom; this does not impact on children's safety but is a breach of a requirement. The childminder understands the benefits of joint working practices and has a positive relationship with parents and external providers. Good systems for self evaluation identifies the childminder's understanding of her strengths and weaknesses and supports the provisions capacity to drive improvements, in order to improve the extent to which

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

children's welfare, learning and development needs is met.

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the record of risk assessment so that it includes information on who conducted it, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident W5 (Documentation) (Also applies to the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register) 03/08/2011

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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  develop further risk assessments to ensure that they include anything with which a child may come into contact and take all reasonable steps to minimise potential hazards.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding children as she understands the importance of keeping records and sharing relevant information with other practitioners in the event of any concerns arising. The childminder has a current first aid certificate and she demonstrates a suitable understanding about child protection procedures. This supports the well-being of all children as their welfare needs are effectively promoted.

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the early years provision

Children benefit from the setting's partnership with other providers and agencies supporting children in the Early Years Foundations Stage. This means that the provision is equitable and inclusive for all those who attend. For example, the childminder commits to undertaking suitable training and makes good use of advice from the local authorities to ensure that children get the support they need. This contributes to the effectiveness of children's achievements and well-being

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the early years provision

The childminder supports children in learning from the earliest age to value equality and diversity so that they can grow up making a positive contribution to society. Resources depict positive images of people with different abilities living different ways of life and from different parts of the world. Parents have good opportunities to be involved in some of the decision making procedures that are tailored to meet children's individual needs. This promotes equal opportunities as the childminder is able to actively identify and work towards narrowing the gap in the participation and achievement of children and families from different backgrounds.

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the early years provision

Resources are effectively deployed to offer all children opportunities to make their own choices. Good systems are in place to plan purposeful play and exploration opportunities to support children's individual needs across all the areas of learning. For example, free-flow access to a secure outdoor play area encourages children to become independent learners as they make their own choices in their play both indoors and outdoors. This supports the need of children of all ages and abilities.

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the early years provision

Children make good progress towards the early learning goals through the benefits of effective partnerships with parents/carers as supports each child in getting the support that they need. For example, parents have good opportunities to share their views about the provision and to be involved in some of the decision making processes. Subsequently children receive an enjoyable and challenging learning and development experience that is tailored to meet their individual needs.

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the early years provision

Systems to self-evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the setting include securing improvements from the last inspection, effective partnerships with parents/carers and external agencies and continuous professional development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 This supports the settings capacity to drive improvements to the provision and outcomes for children. Consequently, the childminder has a good understanding of the value of working in partnerships in order to maintain the effectiveness of children's welfare, learning and development needs being met.

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and outcomes for children

Children thrive well in the setting and make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the value of evaluation of children's learning and next steps as planning and assessment links to children's individual achievements. This supports children in enjoying and achieving. For example, babies and young children are beginning to make choices about the resources they play with and where they explore. They show that they are content as they are able to communicate through facial expressions and sounds of pleasure and contentment.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from good opportunities which support them in developing skills for the future. For example, young children enjoy investigating a range of songs, musical beats and sounds while using the keyboards. Children push buttons repeatedly working out that one action has an effect on others. Furthermore, babies and young children are effectively supported in communicating, speaking and listening as well as the promotion of their creative development skills.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from easy access to both indoor and outdoor play and learning opportunities where they engage in a wide range of physical activities. Daily outings support children in their understanding of the value and importance of regular exercise. The availability of plenty of fresh fruit, fresh drinking water and good personal hygiene routines supports children in adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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and outcomes for children

All areas used for childminding are suitably risk assessed to enable children to feel secure and develop a sense of belonging as they move around and play safely and independently. However, while risk assessments are rigorously carried out, they do not consistently include details of who carried them out, and when. This is a breach of the requirement. Furthermore, the hot water temperature from the bathroom sink is very hot and this poses a potential hazard. Nonetheless, the impact on the extent to which children are and feel safe is minimal as for example well organised daily routines help babies and young children to become secure and confident in the setting

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and outcomes for children

Good behaviour management policies supports all children in making a positive contribution to the setting as they understand what is acceptable behaviour. This supports babies and young children in feeling settled as they are able to communicate their feelings through facial expressions and sounds of pleasure and contentment. Consequently, children feel valued, affirmed and welcome. 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: 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report CR5 (Suitability and safety of premises) (Also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 03/08/2011

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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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report CR5 (Suitability and safety of premises) (Also applies to the compulsory part of the Childcare Register) 03/08/2011

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