Monksdown Junior School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 104558 Inspection date 20/09/2011 Inspector Dawn Biggers

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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 registered in 1992. She lives with her husband, adult son and his partner, in Newton Abbot, Devon. The ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is an enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder attends the local toddler group and takes children on various outings to the zoo, local parks, and the beach. The childminder is a member of the local childminder's network. The family has a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight at any one time; of these, three may be within the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for five children, of these three are within the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder offers excellent care in a nurturing, very safe, child friendly and welcoming environment. Children make significant progress in relation to their starting points and develop skills which will support their future learning. Highly effective relationships with parents and good partnerships with others ensure children's individual needs are met extremely well. The childminder has made an effective evaluation of her practice to ensure she continues to offer a very high quality service to children and their families.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further the methods of working in partnership with other settings, children attend to support their very good progress and development.

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the early years provision

Children are very well safeguarded. The childminder has a comprehensive awareness and understanding of child protection issues and has a very good knowledge of the guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Children are cared for in a very safe environment where they are supervised extremely well while moving freely between the play areas. Children's safety is further assured This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through the excellent measures she has taken to risk assess and review all aspects of her practice. She informs Ofsted of any changes to those living on the premises and all adults are appropriately vetted for suitability. She is exceptionally well organised and carefully plans daily activities based on the substantial range of high quality and well-maintained toys and resources. When on their regular trips in the local community the childminder is vigilant in keeping children safe through

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent commitment to working closely with parents to identify the individual needs of each child. Parental feedback is highly positive and reflects how they feel fully involved in their children's learning and development. Daily communications means they regularly share their own observations and comments. Parents share children's profiles and take home a personalised photograph album. Children learn about diversity accessing a very good range of resources and participate in cooking and making cards for various celebrations. The childminder is highly committed to working in partnership with others. She shares information very effectively, for example, whilst covering for another childminder she continues to make visual observations and has all their details. She has very good links with the local school and liaises closely with teachers to support children's learning and development. The childminder does not have direct

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the early years provision

contact with children's pre-schools yet but gains information through parents in order to provide continuity in their child's learning. Therefore, overall partnerships are outstanding and this contributes to children's excellent well-being.

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the early years provision

The childminder has made very effective evaluations of her practice and attends regular training to update her knowledge and enhance her practice further. She has updated her child protection procedures and increased her knowledge of how children communicate. She has consulted parents by asking them to complete questionnaires and children also contribute to her self-evaluation and help choose activities. She has extended resources for children after school to increase their play experiences and interests. The childminder successfully implements the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She maintains clearly written and detailed records to demonstrate how children make very good progress in all areas of their development. Children are highly valued as individuals and make very good progress in relation to their starting points.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder's excellent knowledge of how to promote and support children's learning means children make exceptionally good progress. Her detailed observational assessments are of high quality and consistently used to identify children's next steps. Therefore, her superb awareness and significantly effective monitoring of children's progress means she identifies and plans activities that support their individual needs and ensures their rapid progress. For example, a creative activity challenges young children and provides an engrossing activity. They experiment as they make marks with chalk of different sizes, develop coordination as they rub out their marks with a sponge, then explore using both This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 hands. Children develop their self-esteem and confidence throughout as the childminder provides enthusiastic encouragement and praise. The childminder very

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and outcomes for children

skilfully engages young children and encourages their early communications; they point and express themselves using some words, and make many vocal sounds and gestures which the childminder responds to.

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and outcomes for children

Children practice new skills as a new drinking container is introduced with a straw, to help them learn to suck. They are also superbly supported and encouraged with their mobility as they learn to walk and control their movements. Children show high levels of interest in books. They are very responsive to the childminder's great enthusiasm and humour as she reads the story. They point and say words such as ‘mouse' or ‘snail'. Children with speech and language difficulties benefit from the childminder attending specific courses and working closely with teachers and parents, providing activities that are exceptionally effective in promoting their language development. Children show high levels of curiosity and enjoy many sensory experiences. They explore the woods or experiment with sounds as they move to music and tap drum sticks on different surfaces. They discover cause and effect with mechanical and battery-operated toys. They use their imagination as

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and outcomes for children

they move cars along and make their sound. Children solve problems and their learning is extended very skilfully by the childminder as they transfer animals in and out of boxes. They identify animals as the childminder names them and they remember the noises they make. Children are very well supported and high quality engagement embraces their individuality, values their uniqueness and therefore they enjoy and achieve very well.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy. They show a great sense of security and confidence because they have established excellent, close relationships with the childminder. She knows children exceptionally well through establishing highly positive partnerships with parents and carers. This helps her meet their individual needs sensitively and to promote their full inclusion in the activities. Children behave extremely well as the childminder's sensitive management and superb encouragement ensures they have clear boundaries. They respond to her praise and support as they learn to use good manners from a young age. Children develop very good awareness of keeping themselves safe. For example, they talk about potential hazards and consequences, such as when they put too much food in their mouth. :Younger children know they need to put on safety harnesses when sitting in their highchair. There are clear rules for outings which children follow,

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and outcomes for children

and some are able to take responsibility for staying within the childminder's sight. Children learn about the wider world as the childminder offers many opportunities for them to explore their local community and venture further afield. They visit the beach and relish the experience of building sand castles. They enjoy learning about how things grow and cook the fully grown vegetables after they plant and nurture seeds.

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and outcomes for children

Children have a superb diet tailored to meet their needs and to extend their tastes. They have nutritious snacks and meals provided by the childminder or parents and lots of fluids as their beakers are always available. Children learn the importance of daily exercise which promotes their very good health and challenges them to explore the environment, as outings support their interests very well. This includes walks, visits to the zoo and using the excellent range of garden equipment This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 .Children enjoy reflecting on photographs of their adventures and observe the great diversity of life at first hand. Children develop excellent self-help skills from a young age and know they must use their individual colour-coded flannels, to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Children show a great enthusiasm and confidence in their learning and develop exceptional skills that support their future

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and outcomes for children

learning. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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