Beckers Green Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114794 Inspection date 31/10/2011 Inspector Jacqueline Munnden

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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 2000. She lives with her husband, adult child and nine year old child in Horsham, West Sussex. The whole of the home is used for childminding purposes and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. Access to the house is via one step. Toilet facilities are on the ground floor.

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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 is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of whom three may be in the early years age group at any one time. She is currently caring for three children under nine years, one of whom are in the early years age group.

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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

Children are welcomed into a safe and warm family environment where they are all valued and included. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development which is supported well by the effective relationships forged with parents. Links with others involved in children's care is not as strong. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively enabling her to identify areas to develop. This demonstrates a firm commitment to making continuous improvements to benefit children.

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further?

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

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further?

 further develop arrangements for tracking the activities children are involved in to monitor progression in their learning and development  develop systems to communicate and work with other settings to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded as the childminder and those living in the house are suitably vetted. The childminder clear is clear of the procedure to follow should she have a concern regarding a child in her care. Robust risk assessments of the home and for outings are conducted with effective measures taken to minimize possible risks. The written policies and procedures that underpin the childminder's good practice are shared with parents. All the appropriate records and parental consents are in place to promote children's good health and welfare. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 spends her time focussed on children and ensuring their needs are met. Her home is clean and well organised allowing children ample space to play and explore both indoors and outside.

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the early years provision

The childminder promotes equality and diversity well. A wide range of play equipment, much of which promotes positive images of all people in society, is easily accessible. The childminder makes sure all children can take part in the activities at their own development level by providing suitable resources. For example, easy grip crayons and paint brushes. The childminder is knowledgeable about children's family backgrounds; this helps her to fully support their individual needs. She can care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Children that speak English as additional language are supported very well. For example, the childminder uses key words in their home language to communicate with them. The very strong partnerships forged with parents from the outset, and regular discussions ensure information is shared regularly. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's routines are met. For example, she takes

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the early years provision

children to planned physical activity sessions when parents are unable to do so. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning and development as they contribute to the planned next steps. Parents report they are very happy with the high levels of care their children receive and the progress they make. The childminder has initiated links with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage that children attend, such as, pre-school. However, they have not yet developed systems to work together to provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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the early years provision

The childminder reflects on her practice well which helps her identify areas for development and drive improvement. Comments are sought from parents and children to help her evaluate her practice. The childminder has made good progress in the recommendation made at the last inspection. For example, she has implemented an effective system for observing and assessing children's achievements; effective planning helps children move on to their planned next steps. Although, she does not track the activities children are involved in to monitor their progression in all areas of their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very happy and settled during their time with the caring childminder who helps them to enjoy and achieve well. Children aged two years feel safe and secure due to her close attention to meeting their care routines according to parent's wishes. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of each child's uniqueness and plans well to help them make progress. For example, to help children learn colours, she provides a matching game. Children match the different colour discs to the same colour in the picture. The childminder pays particular attention to helping children, whose first language is not English, in developing language and communication skills. This is evident as children respond to the questions they are asked. For example, when asked if the dog is outside, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children run to the window to see if they can see it. The childminder interacts well

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and outcomes for children

as they play together. She introduces words, such as, 'pizza' and 'mummy' to expand children's vocabulary. Children are heard saying hello to mummy on the play telephone; they say pizza as they slice and serve it to adults. As a result, children are becoming confident speakers and develop both a good understanding and use of the English language.

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and outcomes for children

Children engage in a range of interesting adult-led activities, both in and outside the home that help them learn skills for the future. For example, visits to toddler groups where they develop social skills and to the farm where they learn about animals. At home, children enjoy cooking activities; weighing and stirring the ingredients and counting the paper cases they fill with the cake mixture. Children use a range of toys that help them learn about technology. The childminder recognises that children have different needs and interests. She explores various ways to encourage them to try new things and develop new skills. For example, she bought a magnetic drawing board for children that do not generally want to join in creative activities. This has a very positive impact on these children; they are now interested and happily use it to draw and make marks.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from lots of outdoor activities that help them learn about healthy lifestyles. They use a wide range of equipment in the garden to help them develop physical skills and control of their bodies. The childminder recognises the importance of children learning good hygiene routines at an early age. For example, children still wearing nappies wash their hands after the nappy is changed as the childminder does. Children are learning effective ways to keep themselves safe. They take part in regular fire drills and learn to cross the road safely when out walking. Children respond well to the constant praise and encouragement the childminder provides. They learn to take turns and share the toys. Children show increasing confidence and independence as they show toys and speak to adults and freely select toys to play with. 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 3 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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