St Mary's Priory Junior School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 137876 Inspection date 10/10/2011 Inspector Rebecca Khabbazi

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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 1997. She lives with her partner and one child aged 15 years old. The family live in a three bedroom house in a residential area of Mitcham, within the London Borough of Merton. The downstairs of the house is used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for six children under eight years old; three of these can be in the early years age group. There are currently three children on roll, two of who are in the early years age group. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association. She has a relevant childcare qualification.

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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 effectively promotes all aspects of children's welfare and development. She offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where children feel at home and make good progress in their learning overall, given their age, ability and starting points. Good relationships with parents help ensure children benefit from consistent care that meets their individual needs. Most records relating to childminding are detailed and well organised. The childminder is committed to continually improving her service and is responsive to the needs of the children who attend and their families.

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessments to include all assessments of risks for outings and trips  improve the use of observations of children when planning activities to build on individual children's knowledge and skills.

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the early years provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility towards the children in her care. She attends relevant safeguarding training and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child. All of the required documentation that supports children's health, safety and wellbeing is in place. The childminder conducts careful risk assessments of her home so that children can play safely, but assessments for outings are not This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 always as detailed. The home is well organised to meet children's needs. There is space to play and children can easily access a wide variety of good quality resources that are suitable for their age and needs. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure she has a thorough understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts care as necessary, for instance where children

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the early years provision

have individual health needs, so that equality and diversity are successfully promoted. Parents are kept well informed through daily discussions and they have access to a range of policies and procedures, which provide useful information about the provision. The childminder also builds effective partnerships with other providers where children attend more than one early years setting or where other professionals are involved in a child's care. The childminder makes sure she keeps up to date and improves her setting by making use of information sent by her local childminding association, discussing issues with other childminders and attending local courses. Actions taken are well chosen to improve outcomes for children, such as developing her childcare knowledge and skills, improving children's hand washing routines or updating resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. They build good relationships with the childminder, who is warm and responsive to their needs. They show a strong sense of belonging, as they help themselves to resources and move safely around the home. Children learn to keep themselves safe when they talk about road safety or take part in a fire drill. They adopt simple good hygiene routines when they wash their hands after they come in from the garden and before they eat. They benefit from regular meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs. They play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle, having fun running around, riding bikes or using the large apparatus at the park.

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and outcomes for children

Children take part in a wide variety of activities and experiences that support their development and overall they make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder knows children well and makes regular observations of their achievements. However, next steps for learning are not always clearly linked into activity plans in order to support children's progress. Children's early language skills are fostered when the childminder encourages them to say new words and talks to them as they play. They enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They solve simple problems when they work out how to move their train in the right direction around the track, or see what happens when they pull a lever on their toy. Children explore the world around them when they collect leaves in the park, or learn about different cultural events and celebrations. They use their imaginations when they create pictures and when they make cakes in the role play

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and outcomes for children

kitchen, carefully placing them in the oven. Children benefit from familiar, well balanced routines that help them settle well and feel secure. They are well occupied throughout the day and enjoy their time at the setting. 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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