Boney Hay Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 143900 Inspection date 10/11/2011 Inspector Linda Close

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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 and an adult daughter in a house located in a residential road in the Streatham area of the London borough of Lambeth. Childminding takes place in a dedicated playroom with children's toilet and washing facilities located in this area. Children have direct access from the playroom to a conservatory which in turn leads out into an enclosed garden for outdoor play. Children sleep in the playroom or in a bedroom set aside for them on the first floor.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both parts of the Childcare Register to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and three of these may be in the early years age group. She is currently minding two children on a part time basis who are 11 months old and three years old. The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association and regularly uses local parent and toddler groups.

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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 happy and secure in the care of the childminder. They enjoy learning about the local area and the world around them and their progress is good given their age and starting points. The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She uses the information that they share with her to meet the individual needs of the children. The childminder evaluates her service to children effectively overall. She attends worthwhile training courses to keep her knowledge up to date and she makes sure that areas of weakness are promptly improved.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop further the system of observing children and analysing their progress and planning what next for the children to learn.

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the early years provision

The childminder is well informed about safeguarding issues. She conducts daily checks in her home and garden to support that children are safe. Her home is well organised for childcare with safety gates strategically placed to keep children away from the staircase and out of the kitchen. The childminder keeps children under her watchful eye throughout the day and she checks them regularly if they prefer to sleep upstairs. The childminder is aware of the signs or symptoms that can This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 indicate ill treatment and she is ready to share any concerns with relevant agencies.

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the early years provision

The childminder has completed a self evaluation exercise and she has identified areas for further improvement. She attends ongoing training to keep her knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage requirements up to date. She has extended her range of resources that represent diverse people. She has reviewed and updated her policy and procedure documents and keeps her risk assessments up to date.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a large playroom dedicated to children. She has a wide selection of good quality toys for children of different ages. The storage of toys is at a low level so that children can choose the books and toys that interest them. The playroom is warm and comfortable for the children with a large nursery fireguard in place to keep them safe. Children can move freely between the playroom and the conservatory where even more toys are available to them. Pictures, posters and examples of children's work make the play environment colourful and interesting for the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder actively promotes children's understanding of diversity through providing a range of toys and figures and through taking them to play centres to meet diverse people. She involves them in activities linked to a range of celebrations including Eid, Diwali, Hannukah and Christmas. Children enjoy playing with dolls and figures with different skin tones. They are taste fruits and savoury foods from different parts of the world at the childminder's home.

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the early years provision

The childminder values the partnerships that she has developed with school staff. She provides activities and play experiences to support children's learning. She is happy to support children who have special educational needs and/or and she takes advice from their parents about children's individual care and learning needs.

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the early years provision

Parents write cards and letters and they complete questionnaires from time to time to let the childminder know about their views of her childcare. They are very complimentary about the care that she provides and her childcare places are often booked up well in advance by parents who are planning to return to work. The childminder displays a wealth of information for parents including specimen menus and information about children's learning in the early years. She has recently begun to compile a file of information about children's progress to supplement her photographic records and parents can share this with her from time to time.

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and outcomes for children

Children are very relaxed and happy in the care of the childminder. Their body language shows that they feel safe and secure and they demonstrate an affectionate attachment to the childminder who is calm and very pleasant in her management of the children. She recognises their need for food, drinks and rest and she meets their needs promptly. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder prepares a varied menu of meals for the children based on fresh ingredients. She provides a balanced diet of tasty meals for them which include fish, meat, rice, pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder is happy to prepare formula feeds for children as their parents direct. She encourages the children to feed themselves and calmly clears away any spilled food. Children eat their fresh fruit snacks of pear and banana slices with obvious pleasure. They wash

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and outcomes for children

their hands in a cloakroom area where clean towels and liquid soap are set out for them. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for healthy exercise.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing their skills for their future learning very well through play, outings and discussions with the childminder. The little ones babble and gurgle when they are playing using a whole range of different sounds. The childminder gets down to play and chat with them on the floor and they communicate with her in their own way. She talks to them as they play to help them to learn new words. The childminder engages older children in conversation and she listens to them when they are telling her all about their nursery school experiences. She shares books and stories with the children and they enjoy listening to music and making music together. The childminder helps children to learn about numbers in relation to real things. They count out loud as they play and they have many toys with numbers on them. Younger children in particular are fascinated by battery operated toys. They poke and press the buttons and switches to activate their

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and outcomes for children

toys. They bob about to the music with broad smiles and they take great pleasure in making their toy telephone ring.

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and outcomes for children

Regular outings to local parks and to the play centres help to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the world around them. Photographic records show children exploring a range of materials including sand, water and shaving foam. They enjoy monthly play dates with other childminder's and their children which helps to develop their social skills and they can get used to other adults. The childminder asks the older children to help at tidy up time.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides children with many toys and puzzles to develop their control over their hands. Numerous examples of their art work show that they handle a wide range of art and craft materials including glitter, glue, paint and different papers. The childminder reports that some of the children are very interested in shoes, fabrics and dressing up activities and she provides resources to stimulate this type of imaginative 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 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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