Zakaria Muslim Girls' High School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 107792 Inspection date 06/12/2011 Inspector Margaret Moffat

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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 1991. She lives with her husband in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder makes use of local facilities, such as parks, toddler groups and the library. The childminder can take children to and collect them from local schools and nurseries.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may accept a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time. She is currently minding five children in the early years age group who all attend on a part-time basis. She also cares for one school age child. The childminder also works with an assistant and when working together they may care for a maximum of eight children.

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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 child-orientated environment. The childminder is well organised and demonstrates a commitment to her work with children and is aware of their individual needs. Overall, children make good progress in their learning and development and most documentation is maintained appropriately. The childminder reflects on her practice and recognises how to bring about improvement that benefits the children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the risk assessment records so that they cover anything that a child may come into contact with  use mathematical terms during play and daily routines to further develop children's counting skills.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents, ensuring they are informed about the childcare service she provides. There are effective systems in place to safeguard the children. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child and has attended safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge. The childminder keeps a This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 record of risk assessment carried out on her home, but does not ensure it covers everything that children come into contact with, such as how she prevents them going upstairs. Outings are risk assessed and these are recorded.

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the early years provision

The childminder has addressed all the recommendations made at her last inspection and this has improved the outcomes for the children. She is currently studying for a relevant childcare qualification and attends many training courses as part of her ongoing professional development. This shows a commitment to ongoing improvement. The childminder promotes equality and diversity as she recognises each child as an individual with a particular set of needs. Children and their families are invited to celebrate family days in the childminder's home, where everyone gets together and has a party. This helps children and their families feel a sense of belonging. The childminder has a wide range of resources and these are regularly rotated to provide children with sufficient challenges.

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the early years provision

The childminder is aware of the need to work with other providers if the need arises. The childminder develops good relationships with parents. They share relevant information when children first start at the setting and commicate daily through verbal feedback. Parents have access to children's development records at any time and the childminder provides them with opportunities to discuss these in more depth at regular intervals. They have opportunities to update the childminder with what their children are doing at home and if they would like her to work on anything in particular. Parents highly praise the childminder for the service she provides. They particularly like the communication systems in place and comment on how happy their children are and how the childminder works with them in supporting their individual needs.

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and outcomes for children

Children develop skills for the future as they take part in a wide range of activities to support their learning in all areas. They grow and harvest their own vegetables in the garden and have opportunities to cook these with the childminder and eat in her home or take them home to share with their families. Children learn to look after the environment through recycling and taking items to the local recycling centre with the childminder. They learn about the world around them through outings in the community and learn to socialise with others as they visit the local toddler groups and library. The children behave well and respond to the childminder's instructions to tidy up before snack and lunch times. They are beginning to share and take turns during activities. They are developing good manners, as they use please and thank you, mostly without prompting.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has good systems in place to observe and assess children's development. She uses observations, photographs and samples of children's work to show their progression along the areas of learning and next steps in learning. Children are involved in a number of creative activities involving play dough, cutting and sticking. They enjoy making cards and decorations and show delight when the childminder praises them and tells them how beautiful they are. This This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 develops a sense of pride in the children. Children are involved in many activities to support their mathematical development, such as playing with puzzles of different sizes, matching and sorting activities. However, the childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to count during play and daily routines, such as at snack time.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder promotes children's awareness of their own safety, as they practise the emergency evacuation and talk about road safety on outings. The children learn a song about road safety to reinforce the message. When they are eating food she gently reminds them to chew the food and make the pieces smaller so they do not choke. Children have daily opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and exercise. They play in the garden and visit the local park where they can play on large play equipment. The childminder provides them with a good range of healthy and nutritious meals and snacks which are attractively presented to the children. This develops children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder prevents the risk of cross infection, as the children have their own named towels, steps to assist them in reaching the sink and liquid soap. This encourages children to follow appropriate hygiene routines.

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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 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 3 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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