Kirk Sandall Junior School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 141684 Inspection date 26/09/2011 Inspector Aileen Finan

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The whole ground floor of the childminder's house is used for childminding, with bathroom and sleeping facilities on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She works alongside her husband who is also a registered childminder. The childminder also works with an assistant at some times. The childminder and her husband have joint responsibility for the childminding practice. When working alone the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age; of which three may be in the early years age group. Together with her husband or her assistant they may care for a maximum of 12 children under eight years of age; of which no more than six may be in the early years age group at any one time. There are currently 22 children under eight years of age on roll on a full time and part-time basis. Of these 11 children are in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder supports children who have English as an additional language. She is happy to collect children from local schools. The family has one cat.

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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

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding. The childminder has successfully acted upon the recommendation set at her last inspection. She continues to effectively evaluate her provision and has made some exemplary changes to her provision including enhancing the outdoors. Children's play and learning is effectively planned for and consequently overall children make exceptional progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder demonstrates a very high commitment to working with parents and other partnerships and therefore, enhancing greatly the outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 extending further the learning opportunities for children to learn and understand about the world and explore their surroundings. 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 recently completed risk assessment training and updated her safeguarding children knowledge. She has very clear and comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of children. Effective risk assessment and robust daily checks to the home and garden helps the childminder to eliminate any risks or hazards. Consequently children are kept safe. The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to child protection/safeguarding issues. She effectively maintains and updates the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the children she cares for. Children display an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe as the childminder explains safety in an appropriate way. Consequently children understand about their own and other children's safety.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very committed to her role. She regularly updates training and keeps herself informed about changes to legislation. Other training recently completed includes that of inclusion and food hygiene. The childminder and her husband who works as her co-childminder set high expectations and standards which are embedded across all areas of their practice. The childminder and her husband deploy their time efficiently. The high quality furniture, equipment, toys and resources are suitable for the ages of the children attending and support their learning and development. Consequently the childminder's home is highly conducive to children's learning and safety and children thrive as a result.

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the early years provision

The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity. She ensures that children are well integrated and is exceptionally clear about their starting points and individual needs and routines. The childminder explains effectively to children about others' similarities and differences and helps children to understand the diversity of the world we live in. Daily evaluation is completed which supports children's development further as the childminder is quickly aware of any immediate needs and/or minor weaknesses in her practice. Plans for the future are well targeted to ensure her continuous improvement.

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the early years provision

There are excellent partnerships with parents. Parents meet with the childminder prior to children starting and are provided with clear information about the day-to- day care their children will be provided with. These meetings allow the childminder to become acquainted with children's routines and plan for their learning. Feedback is thorough and consequently parents are very positive about the excellent information they receive. Their views and suggestions are actively taken on board to enhance the provision of care. Well established partnerships exist with other professionals and agencies too. The childminder is highly committed to establishing these partnerships and for example, meets with other providers to complete transition hand-over meetings which in turn further supports children's future learning. 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 stimulating and welcoming environment for children and their families. The childminder is highly organised. Her planning includes rich and varied learning experiences. Children can easily recall these activities looking at the many photographs displayed. Consequently, children are very settled. All children have a development book which contains exceptional observations supported by photographs, quotes from children and are linked to the areas of learning. These are based on children's starting points and their current interests and enable the childminder to identify any developmental gaps as well as planning for their next steps. The childminder sits down regularly with parents to explain children's progress and the rigorous assessment process she has in place. Consequently, parents are then able to support and complement children's learning further at home which therefore, enhances their outcomes.

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and outcomes for children

Children are eager to attend and are enthusiastic in their play. Clearly, children are very happy and settled. There are excellent relationships in place with the childminder, her co-childminder husband and all children attending. Children demonstrate exceptional positive behaviour, self-esteem and confidence. They are highly motivated and interested in a wide range of play. Resources are appropriate to children's stages of development and age. The very young children are warmly valued by the older ones and babies squeal delight as the children run around excitedly catching bubbles floating off in the air. Children love the outdoors which they can access all day. They are provided with a range of high quality resources. Children move about on the safety surface 'grassed' area provided for them; and can use the area all year round. Children have fun growing the fruit they eat for snack and vegetables they enjoy at lunch time. Activities and toys encompass all

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and outcomes for children

areas of learning, however; opportunities for children to explore their community, use simple tools and materials and find out about the past and present are more limited.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate a strong sense of security at the childminder's home. They learn about road safety and fire evacuation and specially adapted policies are written for the older children, which in turn further extends their learning and responsibility for their own safety. Children are extremely confident in asking for help if they need it and the high quality interaction between children and the childminder is exemplary. Children show an exceptional understanding of the importance of good personal hygiene. Not only do they learn about making healthy choices at meal times they are provided with excellent meals and snacks which are thoroughly enjoyed by all and are freshly prepared daily. Children understand about hand washing and other hygiene routines. Their dietary needs are met to an exceptional standard. Children engage with a range of physical activities outdoors and consequently receive plenty of fresh air and exercise. Children's behaviour is

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and outcomes for children

exemplary and they are aware of their responsibilities, for example by helping the childminder as she plays with the baby and giving him cuddles as she holds him securely. Children are effectively developing essential skills for their future and progress in relation to communication and numeracy is strong. Children are happy playing independently, in twos or as a large group. They are showing great This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 curiosity and awareness of their place in society through their role play. 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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