St Mary Queen of Martyrs RC Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 118052 Inspection date 25/11/2011 Inspector Maria Conroy

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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 has been registered since 1987. She lives with one adult child and one teenage child age 17 years. They live in a house in Northolt, inthe London Borough of Ealing. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom / toilet upstairs is available for childminding. There is a enclosed garden available for outside play and the children are regularly taken to the local park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children under eight years of those three children are in the early years age range, in addittion there are two children who are over eight years.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children, transport is available if required. The childminder attends a number of children''s centres and takes children on local outings. The family have a pet dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder the National Nursery Education Board certificate (NNEB). In addition she has learnt British Sign Language and studied Montessori education teaching.

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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

Overall children are very happy and settled and the childminder is aware of their individual requirements, due to the exceptional partnership with parents and other professionals; as a result children's needs are met. The childminder has begun the process of self evaluation and consistently seeks the views of parents and children to evaluate her practices. The capacity for sustained improvement is good as the childminder is always looking to improve on the service she provides. Children make good progress in their learning, due to the high level of emotional support they receive; as a result they explore and investigate with confidence. Following the previous inspection the childminder addressed the one area identified for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 match observations of children's play and learning to the expectations in the development matters column of the Practice Guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage to assess the progress children are making This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Arrangements for safeguarding children are robust, and the childminder updates her knowledge of child protection procedures through attendance at training. The childminder maintains all records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of her provision. The environment in which children are cared for and educated is safe and comprehensive risk assessments are in place for both the environment and the outings the children take part in as a result children are well protected.

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the early years provision

The childminder has undertaken the process of self evaluation and has identified areas for further development; although the process is still in its early stage. She seeks parent's and children's views about the service they receive, by means of a questionnaire, in addition to verbally consulting with them. The childminder is motivated to seek further improvement; and has set up systems for exchange of information between her and the local school children attend, as a way of supporting children in their developmental progress.

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the early years provision

The childminder is proactive in offering an inclusive environment; where all children and their families are made feel welcome. For example all children have their photo proudly displayed in the lounge area, where they play enabling them to feel part of the setting. The childminder discusses children's individual needs with the parent and seeks key words for those children who do not speak English as their first language. Children engage in interesting activities as they learn about different festivals helping them to understand and value different cultures. The childminder has sourced equipment and resources for individual children to make them feel valued and promote their self esteem, for example, books in their home language. The childminder effectively takes account of children's different learning styles and provides regular opportunities for children who learn better through active physical and outdoor play, for example by daily opportunities to the park

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the early years provision

The setting has a highly positive relationship with parents. Excellent systems are in place for communicating with parents, enabling them to be effectively informed of their child's wellbeing and developmental progress. They regularly have access to their children's files enabling them to see the activities their child takes part in and what the childminder plans next for their development; all of which is fully supported by photographic evidence and samples of the children's work. Parents are encouraged to ask the childminder for advice, particularly for parents who have little family network locally. A file of written information enables the childminder to support the verbal discussions she may have with parents for example about sibling rivalry, bereavement and separation. Parents comment we are lucky to find a childminder who takes such a professional approach to her work; during the time my children have been with the childminder , I have noticed they have grown in

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the early years provision

confidence and flourish in all activities they embark on.

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the early years provision

The childminder is highly committed to working in partnership with other professionals involved with the children, which successfully promotes their This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 learning, development and welfare. For example, she seeks parental consent to share information with the setting and gains copies of children's home work in order to give them the support they need. The childminder liaises with other professionals to ensure they are fully aware of children's individual needs for example language spoken enabling them to use suitable methods of communication.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a good knowledge of the welfare requirements and Early Years Foundation Stage guidance, which promotes children's learning, social, physical and economic well-being. Regular activities are developed as a result of observations undertaken by the childminder and include the children's interests and requests. The process of observation identifies the next steps in children's learning, although the process has yet to establish a way of tracking the progress children are making.

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and outcomes for children

Children's progress in communicating, literacy and skills relating to information and communication technology is supported well. The childminder support children in developing their literacy skills, through the regular reading opportunities they have, for example through their visits to the local library. Children have the opportunity to count as they climb the steps to the slide and count as they put the chalks into the tin, helping them to develop mathematical concepts. They use a range of battery operated toys, enabling them to develop the skills they require when they move onto school. They take part in a varied range of activities including role play, where they dress up and become nurses; they use their imagination as they create and design using different materials and they enjoy making music using a variety of musical instruments.

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and outcomes for children

Children are secure and develop a sense of belonging to the setting due to the effective routines in place and the positive interaction from the childminder. They are learning to keep safe, as they talk about road safety as they walk to school. Children take part in regular fire drills, which enable them to learn how to vacate the building in the event of a fire.

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and outcomes for children

Most children show good awareness about what constitutes a healthy lifestyle and adopt good personal hygiene routines. Children are learning the importance of healthy eating, they are provided with a range of healthy food such as cheese and raisins for their snack and they have regular access to fresh drinking water. Children engage in a wide range of physical activities, both indoors and out, thus increasing their understanding about the importance of regular exercise. They enjoy taking part in action rhymes to music at the local children's centre, they balance on bridges in the local park and enjoy running in large open spaces.

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and outcomes for children

Children display a very strong sense of belonging and security within the setting and all are settled and happy. They are confident showing good levels of self- esteem and build strong relationships within the setting, with both the childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 and their friends. Older children are very supportive and caring towards the younger ones and actively engage in their play. Children's behaviour is very good and the childminder continues to praise and promote their self esteem in all areas of her practice. Children contribute to the activity plan, for example, younger children can make choices from the range of toys available at low level while older children request their favourites for example local outings. 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 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 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 1 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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