St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Stanley

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 114245 Inspection date 30/01/2012 Inspector Teresa Elkington

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 1995. She lives with her two adult daughters along with her nine-year-old daughter in Ashington, West Sussex, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the home is used for childminding, with the exception of the bedrooms. The family has a pet dog. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends a toddler group each week. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. At the time of this inspection, there were no children on roll in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

At the time of this inspection there were no children on roll. The childminder shows a good awareness of safeguarding and she understands her responsibility to share concerns with relevant agencies. The premises are safe and secure with safety precautions such as stair gates in place. Since the last inspection the childminder has implemented the use of risk assessments, which has enabled her to identity any potential risks and take appropriate action to ensure a safe environment for children. All of the required records are in place and ready for use, for example a daily attendance register. Fire safety equipment is in place and the childminder has planned routines for evacuating the home in an emergency.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder shows a clear understanding of the requirement for obtaining permission for emergency treatment and for the administration of medication. The childminder has implemented clear procedures to secure children's good health, for example individual hands towels have been introduced, along with stringent nappy changing procedures. From discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she supports children's dietary needs and works in consultation with parents in the provision of healthy meals and snacks. She explains that children have opportunities to enjoy play times in the garden to develop their physical skills and enjoy a range of outdoor pursuits.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a suitable awareness of how to plan and organise systems. This enables children to enjoy a range of play and learning experiences, which are supportive of children's individual development needs and interests. She demonstrates an adequate understanding of how to monitor children's progress and is making enquires as to suitable training courses to further support this area of her work. She provides a good and varied range of resources, which are supportive of all age groups and provides a positive reflection of diversity. Resources are organised well, to allow children to access equipment of their choice.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder explains that she is aware of the need to work in partnership with This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 parents, other early years settings, and professionals who may have contact with children. She has begun to self- evaluate the service she provides and shows a good understanding of improving her provision.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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