Westbury-on-Trym CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 109150 Inspection date 02/11/2011 Inspector Mary Vandepeer

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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

This childminder registered in 1986. She lives with her partner on the outskirts of Eastbourne. Local shops, parks and the seafront are nearby. The whole of the ground floor is available for childminding. This includes a family room, a large lounge and conservatory. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a number of cats, an aviary of birds and goldfish.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for six children under eight years and of these three may be in the early years age group, at any one time. She is also registered to work with another childminder and when she does she may increase the number of children who attend at any one time. The childminder currently minds five children in the early years age group and also several older children.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local school and also takes them to local children's groups. She is able to offer care to children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and also children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder receives support from the local authority and the National Childminding Association. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

The childminder is very thorough in the organisation of her childcare service overall. The environment is stimulating, safe, secure and welcoming to all children. Every child is cared for according to their individual needs and stage of development. The childminder has built up outstanding partnerships with parents and others involved in the children's care, consistently ensuring children receive excellent continuity of care and learning. The observations and subsequent assessments of children's progress are used highly effectively to identify the next steps for their development The childminder uses accomplished self evaluation processes to help identify exactly where her strengths and priorities for development lie.

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further?

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

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further?

 practising the emergency evacuation routine more frequently, so that all children actively take part, learning to put the procedure they talk about into practice. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

The childminder has a high level of commitment towards promoting and safeguarding children's welfare. The childminder works extremely well with her co- worker, providing a highly professional and consistent service to children and their families. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding children training and is extremely knowledgeable about what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. Extensive risk assessments on the house and garden are regularly carried out. They include outings and new situations, such as when children start at the setting. This results in a very secure environment which promotes positive learning and where children can really enjoy themselves and play in safety. Children are clearly familiar with the emergency evacuation procedures but fire drills are not always practised on a regular basis. However, they are thoroughly risk assessed and any problems are discussed to help to improve the next practice.

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the early years provision

The excellent range of innovative resources is freely accessible and all children can always choose what they would like to play with. The childminder's home is attractively decorated with positive images from around the world. Imaginative resources allow children to explore their world creatively. There is plenty of space to play in as well as room for children to sit and relax. A small room where role play activities are laid out is extremely popular with the children. They also use this room for discussions and planning, allowing children's communication and negotiating skills to develop in a natural way.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very experienced in communicating effectively and has formed strong partnerships with other agencies, such as local social and health services. She is professional and consistent in dealing with other care settings the children attend. This enables the childminder to complement the care children receive elsewhere, while ensuring a high level of continuity of care.

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the early years provision

The childminder has built up an outstanding working relationship with parents. She provides excellent daily verbal feedback to parents as well as using a home contact book. Parents provide the childminder with valuable information on the starting points for their child. Observations and assessments are routinely made on each child individually and recorded clearly. The childminder shares these records with the parents, including them in setting future developmental targets for their child. The childminder encourages parents to provide photographs of their home life and activities enjoyed by the child and their family. These initiate regular discussions, with children keen to talk about their family life and recall past experiences. Parents are given regular opportunities to comment on the provision. The childminder uses their responses in her self-evaluation process. Parents' praise the childminder highly with comments such as, 'there is nothing more rewarding

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the early years provision

that seeing our child's progression through weekly photographs and the art they bring home'. The childminder is totally committed to improving and extending her provision for children and parents. She continually looks at what she is providing and follows this up by taking immediate and effective steps to improve. The childminder actively seeks different ways to ensure children are receiving This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 exceptionally good care, learning and play opportunities. This results in children, unquestionably, having a great deal of fun too.

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and outcomes for children

Children very clearly feel safe, happy and extremely settled in the childminder's care. They thrive on the exceedingly warm, close relationships they have with her and the other children attending. The childminder is very skilful in supporting children of different ages. Her interaction with individual children ensures they feel valued, cared for and safe. She asks open-ended questions to actively encourage their language and thinking and to challenge them in their learning.

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and outcomes for children

All children have easy access to a stimulating, exciting and wide range of age appropriate toys and activities. These are instrumental in helping them flourish and make excellent progress towards the early learning goals. This is especially evident in the areas of independence, communication and creativity. The childminder sets up her home to make it a wonderfully interesting and inviting environment. There are objects and images from all over the world which fascinate the children. The childminder talks about these with them, where they have come from, what they are made with and the colours and shapes used. A globe, which is always out, enables the children to find different places in the world, including where some may go on holiday. A local wildlife park is visited every week, where the children really enjoy using the pool, and having picnics they have helped prepare. A miniature railway enables children to learn about other transportation too. The

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and outcomes for children

local beach is also used by the childminder throughout the year. This provides children with invaluable experience and understanding of the changes in the weather. There are numerous displays around the walls showing art work and collages children have made with shells and leaves. A painted tree is always on display and children change it with the seasons; for example, autumn with the different coloured leaves, winter with snow on the branches, spring shows new shoots and the summer tree has green leaves and berries. This is proving to be a superb and imaginary way of teaching children about the seasons and develops their observational and creative skills.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder and her co-worker respond positively to any requests children make. Every child is valued and they are listened to. Small world figures, books and dolls also aid their understanding of today's society. Children display high levels of confidence as they negotiate and make independent choices about what they play with. For example, they use their imaginations, enjoying role play and dressing up and creating art and craft work. Many skills are learnt in these activities, for instance, new words, counting, problem solving, identifying shapes and colours. A choice of age appropriate, inter-active games and resources mean children are equally introduced to technology.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has developed a very effective and clear system to record and chart children's progress. The observations are highly evaluative and informative. Many photographs support these and show exactly what the children have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 achieved through the different experiences they have enjoyed. The childminder always discusses with parents what children can do when they first start, tracking their progress through regular observations. This information is then used to plan activities based on children's interests, needs and abilities. Next steps clearly emerge from the observations and are used to influence future play plans.

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and outcomes for children

Children are learning good personal hygiene routines and about living healthily. The childminder insists children's meals and snacks are balanced and healthy. She enables them to learn how to make healthy choices. A chart assists this process, encouraging children to monitor their five-a-day foods. Excellent attention is given to their personal safety. Children take part in emergency evacuation drills and demonstrate an excellent awareness of road safety.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder supports children's behaviour by setting a good example for them. She is an excellent role model. The childminder encourages children to be respectful. Good manners are insisted upon and the childminder states that eating out at the wildlife park restaurant weekly has really helped with developing children's social skills and respect when out and about in public. Sharing and taking turns is clearly a natural progression for each child. Children benefit from continuous praise and encouragement which is highly effective in promoting their self esteem. Each child benefits greatly from the self-motivating and exciting environment, where they are developing an excellent range of skills to benefit them in the future. 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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