Pope Paul Catholic Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 117496 Inspection date 07/12/2011 Inspector Sally Hall

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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 1999. She lives with her husband in a semi- detached home in the St Budeaux area of Plymouth. The ground floor of the home is mainly used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register to provide care for six children under the age of eight years, of which three may be in the early years age group. She is currently caring for eight children, of these seven children are under the age of eight years, and of these four are in the early years age group. Children are minded at various times of the week including before and after school. The childminder takes children to and from local pre-schools and primary schools. Her husband helps her with collecting children from school.

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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

Children are extremely safe, happy and supervised very well. They have an excellent range of play opportunities to support their individual stages of development and are making very good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder uses her observations very effectively to plan for children''s next steps in their learning. She has an excellent partnership with parents who are kept very well informed on the progress their child is making to enable them to fully support their child''s learning at home. The childminder is developing her partnership with other settings that children attend to provide continuity of care. The childminder has completed her own self-evaluation to reflect on her own practice. She has a strong commitment to maintain the high quality standard of care she provides.

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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 methods of working in partnership with other settings that children attend to support children's development and progress.

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the early years provision

Children are cared for by an experienced childminder who is extremely well organised in readiness of children''s arrival. She has an excellent rapport with the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children who are extremely happy, confident and settled. The childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding children. She is clear of the procedure to follow in the event of a child protection concern. Extremely effective procedures are in place to provide a safe environment for children. There is a no shoe policy enabling young children to crawl on clean floors. Comprehensive risk assessments have been completed which are reviewed regularly. Very sensible precautions have been taken in the home to minimise any potential hazards. Children learn about keeping themselves and each other as they play. They learn the ''Green Cross Code'' when out walking and take part in fire drills in the home so they are clear

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the early years provision

The childminder keeps up-to-date with current legislation and has completed an extensive range of courses in all aspects of childcare including renewing her first aid certificate. She has a commitment to on-going training. Children have access to an excellent range of toys and resources. These are rotated to provide variety, challenge and to support children''s individual interests. The childminder plans valuable experiences to enable children to learn about diversity in a meaningful way to support their level of understanding. She provides a fully inclusive provision and has experience of supporting children with individual needs.

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the early years provision

The childminder has an excellent partnership with parents. She is flexible with their requests for childcare and respects their wishes. Parents are kept very well informed of how their child has been though daily discussions and daily diaries. This provides consistency of care to fully meet each child''s individual needs. Well documented records of children's achievements are completed. These include photographs, and children's next steps which are shared with parents to enable them to support their child's learning at home. The childminder is developing her partnership with other settings children attend. To ensure their progress is shared to support their learning. Parents have a very informative notice board in the hallway. Extremely good arrangements are in place when settling new children. This enables them to quickly settle and become familiar with the routine and form a strong sense of security with the childminder.

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the early years provision

Comprehensive documentation is in place to meet all the specific legal requirements which is regularly reviewed to support children''s care. Contracts are completed with parents and the required parental consents are in place. Confidentiality is maintained with children's personal records. The childminder has received extremely positive feedback from parents valuing the excellent care she provides. She has completed her own self-evaluation and has high expectations of herself to maintain the standard of care she provides to promote extremely positive outcomes for children.

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and outcomes for children

Children are extremely well supported in their play. The childminder provides an This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 excellent range of resources that are set up to support the children''s age and stage of development. The toys are rotated throughout the day to provide variety, challenge and to support children''s individual interests. Children are keen to learn, explore and investigate. Even the youngest children are keen to find out how technology toys work. Children have a very good balance of adult-led and child-led activities, whilst the childminder encourages them to use their own ideas and imagination. Children''s language is encouraged very well to enable them to become skilful communicators as they extend their vocabulary and learn new words. They enjoy action songs and stories and have a very good range of books to choose from. They have their favourite action songs that they know well. They

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and outcomes for children

are encouraged to become independent and confident from a young age in their own self-care and to be independent in feeding themselves.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from fresh air daily. They have a secure outdoor play area with toys to promote their physical development. They have regular visits to the nearby park and places of interest. They attend various groups enabling them to interact with other children. They learn about their local community and the wider world through celebrating festivals and well planned activities. They have a map of the world and a globe to get an understanding of where family members are travelling abroad whilst working. With postcards displayed that they have received from their parents. Children have easy access to mark making materials to support them as they play and enjoy making marks on a wipe board in the hallway.

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and outcomes for children

Children learn the importance of healthy eating and have plenty of fluids provided throughout the day. The childminder is flexible with meal arrangements to suit parent''s wishes. Children learn good social skills at meal times and have boundaries in the home that they are familiar with. They behave extremely well and their individual routines are met very effectively. They learn to share, take turns, to be thoughtful and kind to each other. The childminder gives children reassuring cuddles as they become tired or are unsettled through teething. They receive consistent praise and encouragement and their achievements are acknowledged.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and clapping at their own success as they play and learn problem solving skills with shape sorters and making puzzles. They have an excellent range of craft materials to choose from and enjoy making celebration cards for family members. Children enjoy cooking activities and learn about texture and to follow a recipe. Children are keen to learn and are making secure progress in all areas of learning. They are learning the necessary skills for a very good foundation in their future development in an extremely safe and caring environment. 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 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 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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