Victoria Drive Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 132077 Inspection date 14/11/2011 Inspector Lindsay Farenden

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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 1996. She lives with her partner, one adult child and two children aged, 15 and 14 years old in a house in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey. The childminder uses all areas of the home for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden to the rear of the property for outside play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years, of whom three may be in the Early Years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently minding four children in the early years age group. The childminder is NNEB qualified and during the latter part of the week assists another childminder at her home. She is only available to mind within her own home on Monday and Tuesday of each week. The childminder takes children out to nearby Richmond Park and events on a regular basis

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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

All children flourish in this childminding setting in which the childminder provides highly effective care and learning opportunities to promote their emotional, social and intellectual capabilities. A few opportunities are provided for children to learn about different cultural celebrations. The childminder recognises and values the uniqueness of each child providing a fully inclusive service where each child is nurtured, respected and included. She works extremely well with parents, schools children attend and other agencies to ensure that children get all the support that they need. This leads to effective continuity of care and learning, enabling all children to make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. The highly motivated childminder is able to evaluate her practice very well and constantly strives to improve the outcomes for children in her care.

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further?

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

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further?

 developing further opportunities for children to learn about different cultural festivals.

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the early years provision

There is a very strong emphasis on safeguarding children. The childminder has attended child protection training and has a thorough understanding of her legal This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 duties and responsibilities with regards to child protection issues. All adults living in the home have been suitably vetted to be in the presence of children. Comprehensive risk assessments have been undertaken for inside and outside of the home to reduce any potential hazards and the childminder is very vigilant about children's safety at all times. Fire safety equipment is in place and the childminder carries out regular fire drills, so children learn what to do in the event of an emergency. This is enhanced by the use of activity books from the fire brigade. Children learn about the importance of road safety when out and about. All required documents and records are in place including a wide range of written

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the early years provision

polices and procedures. These are shared with parents and guide the childminder in her daily practice and to promote children's health, safety and welfare. Children select what they want to play with from an excellent range of toys which the childminder rotates regularly to ensure they find them interesting and stimulating. They access a superb range of toys and books, which reflect positive images of all aspects of society which helps children to acknowledge and accept diversity.

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the early years provision

Children's care and learning is greatly enriched by the childminder's enthusiasm and commitment to her work. She is a qualified nursery nurse and has many years experience in childcare. The childminder is very committed to constantly improving her childminding practice, through the use of self-evaluation, reading childcare media and attending training to keep up to date with current childcare practices.

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the early years provision

Excellent relationships with parents contribute to the inclusion and meeting of children's individual needs very well. Parent's views about their child's needs and interests are actively sought during the settling-in period and on a regular basis throughout their time at the childminder's. Parent's are kept well informed about their child's day verbally on a daily basis and the sharing of an in-depth daily diary. This details; their child's care routines, activities they have done and specific steps in their development. Information from parents show they think extremely highly of the childminder and how much their children thoroughly enjoy attending the setting.

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the early years provision

The childminder liaises with teachers at schools which some children attend and obtain information each half term on the activities they are doing at school. She then uses this very effectively to provide activities for the children in her care to further enhance and consider their learning. The childminder has a wide experience of caring for children with special educational needs and various medical conditions. She works closely with the parents and agencies involved with the child to help them reach their full potential.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely happy and content in the childminding environment. Children feel very safe in the childminder's company as they have a built a warm and trusting relationship with her. The childminder is exceptionally patient with the children and promotes positive behaviour and children's confidence with constant praise. She provides children with consistent daily routines, so they know their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 needs will be met. Children thoroughly enjoy their play as they freely move between the inside and the outside, choosing toys to play with which are displayed in a very attractive and inviting manner for them. The childminder frequently sits on the floor and plays and sings with the children. They enjoy making models with construction materials and then play imaginatively with them, using play people, animals and cars. They have great fun blowing bubbles in the garden and making

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and outcomes for children

marks using chalks on the patio. Children express themselves creatively through an extensive range of media, such as; painting activities, drawing, dough, making picture frames, cooking and painting the patio with water. The childminder reads the children books and their interest in them is enhanced further through visits to the library. Children learn about the wider world, for example they had fun making a welcome poster with pictures of the children who attend and learn about the different languages they may speak at home. Children very much enjoy celebrating their birthdays with a cake and learn about some different cultural festivals.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder provides an extensive range of experiences to promote the children's learning. She makes highly worthwhile observations of what children can do. These are skilfully evaluated and are used to plan activities covering all six areas of learning. This supports children in making progress in their learning and development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder actively helps children to develop healthy lifestyles. They receive plenty of fresh air as they play in the garden and frequently visit Richmond Park. Children have many opportunities to develop their physical skills as they visit parks to use large apparatus and adventure playgrounds. The childminder is very aware of the importance of providing children with nutritious home cooked meals to introduce children to healthy eating habits from a young age. Children have great fun planting herbs and digging up vegetables at the childminder's allotment. They often choose fruits that they want to eat at the local greengrocers. They are cared for and play in a very clean home in which the childminder gives high priority to hygiene procedures. The childminder has a fully stocked first aid box and holds a current first aid certificate, which help to ensure that any accidents can be attended to immediately.

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and outcomes for children

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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