Fosse Mead Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 148391 Inspection date 05/05/2011 Inspector Anne Faithfull

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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 1999. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and four children aged 17, 15, 13 and six years in Woodley, Berkshire. The childminder makes use of local facilities such as parks and toddler groups. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools. The family have three dogs, two rabbits and a guinea pig.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder uses the whole of the house for childminding. A fully enclosed rear garden is available for outside play. Her registration permits her to care for five children under eight years; of these three may be in the early years age range at any one time. She is currently minding three children who are within the Early Years Foundation Stage on a part time basis.

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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 provides a warm, homely and caring environment where all children are valued and included. The childminder knows each child well and provides a suitable range of activities, outings and resources to help them make good progress in their early learning and development. Children's welfare is suitably promoted and children are aware of most of the safety procedures in place. The childminder has all of the required documentation, however the daily register does not record the exact times of children's attendance and this is a legal requirement. The childminder has a positive attitude to continuous development and improvement and can identify her strengths and areas for further development.

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain accurate records of children's times of attendance (documentation)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 05/05/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 promote children's understanding of safety further by ensuring they participate in the emergency evacuation procedures. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are safeguarded well in the childminder's care. She is vigilant and has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. All adults in the home have completed appropriate checks and the childminder ensures children are never left alone with unvetted people. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in promoting the safety and welfare of the children. Subsequently, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment. Visual safety checks are conducted on a daily basis and written risk assessment records are in place for the home and when on outings. The childminder has taken appropriate action to ensure children are not exposed to hazards. For example, safety gates restrict access to the kitchen and areas the dogs use. The childminder has fire safety evacuation procedures in place; however

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the early years provision

she has not yet practised these with the children to ensure they are aware of the steps to take in an emergency.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in promoting equality and diversity. She plans and provides a range of activities, outings and experiences to enable the children to begin to learn about diversity and the wider world. All children are included in all the activities and outings and the childminder takes into consideration their different abilities, requirements and needs. In the main, the childminder maintains all the necessary records, policies and procedures. However, although she records the contractual hours agreed with parents for each day in the daily register, she does not record the exact times of children's attendance which is a legal requirement. Children are provided with an interesting, well equipped and welcoming environment. They have access to well maintained resources and equipment that are fit for purpose, safe and which reflect the children's backgrounds and the wider community, such as books, puzzles and dolls. In

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the early years provision

addition, resources are easily accessible to the children as they are stored at their height in the conservatory and lounge area. This supports children to make independent choices in their play.

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the early years provision

The childminder works closely with parents and carers to ensure that she obtains all the necessary information to provide consistent care. Parents make many positive comments in their reference letters, commending how quickly the childminder helped their child to settle in, the homely environment provided and noting how their children enjoy walking the dogs with the childminder. They appreciate the wide range of outings the childminder provides, both in the local community and to places of interest further away. The childminder has introduced herself to the staff of other settings the children attend and has had her picture and identity checked. This ensures they can pass on any information to her regarding the child when she collects them and to share information to provide consistency of care and learning. Self-evaluation is ongoing and continues to develop. The childminder has identified her strengths and areas for further

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the early years provision

development and she has addressed all her recommendations from her last inspection and has attended some training linked to the Early Years Statutory Framework. These measures demonstrate her commitment to continuous This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 improvement to enhance the outcomes for children in her care.

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and outcomes for children

Children are relaxed, happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder's calm and caring manner helps children to feel settled, confident and secure. The childminder provides all children with a range of activities and experiences, which are interesting, fun and help to promote their early learning and development effectively. Children experience a good balance between adult- led activities and those that they choose for themselves. The childminder is very aware that children learn through play and ensures children have a wide variety of play experiences and outings, such as walking the dogs in a nearby country park and visiting local toddler groups so they can play and socialise with others. Children are developing an awareness of numbers and colours and the childminder uses everyday events to assist this, for instance when shopping the childminder encourages them to count the number of items in the basket and asks them to

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and outcomes for children

name the colours of the different fruits and vegetables on display.

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and outcomes for children

Children are beginning to be aware of recycling issues, for example, they help to put the items into the correct recycling container and older children tell the childminder they are going to use the cardboard roll for junk modelling. Children are given many opportunities to be creative, such as using play dough and a range of different art and craft items. Children are developing their imaginations well as they role play, making a cup of tea for the childminder and playing with the dolls, dressing them and putting them in the pram.

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and outcomes for children

Each child has their own learning and development file which includes photographs of the children participating in a range of activities and the observations the childminder has made. These are shared with parents to help keep them informed of their child's progress whilst in the childminder's care. Children are learning the importance of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they are aware of the road safety procedures when out and about and are alerted to personal safety by childminder through, for example, gentle reminders not to climb on the furniture. Children are well behaved and have developed secure, trusting relationships with the childminder. Children are forming friendships with each other and are share the toys and resources when required. Younger children enjoy secure relationships with the childminder's own children and readily look forward to playing with them when they return home from school. The childminder constantly praises children's

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and outcomes for children

achievements no matter how great or small, helping to promote their self-esteem. Children are encouraged to think of others and celebrate family events. Festivals and outings to local animal farms and places of interest enable them to become aware of the local community.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning about personal hygiene and are aware of the hygiene routines in place, such as washing their hands after stroking the dogs. The parents provide all food for their children and the childminder ensures that it is stored and This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 heated up appropriately. Children are able to access their drink as and when they require as the childminder ensures their beakers are within easy reach. Children are able to sleep, rest or relax when they require. Children have daily opportunities to access fresh air and exercise for example, going on bike rides with the childminder. 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 (Records to be kept) 05/05/2011

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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 (Records to be kept) 05/05/2011

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