Shiney Row Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 108826 Inspection date 23/02/2012 Inspector Karen Prager

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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 1999. She lives with her school aged daughter in the centre of Swindon, Wiltshire. The whole of the property is available for childminding purposes, though children generally play downstairs. There is a downstairs toilet and an enclosed garden. There are shops and local amenities within walking distance. The childminder is able to take and collect children from the local primary school, pre-schools and nurseries.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age range. There is currently one child on roll. Care is offered for children all year round. The childminder is also registered on the both the compulsory and the 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 good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder responds well to the individual needs of all children. Partnerships with parents are well developed to meet children's needs and ensure an effective exchange of information. Children are well supported and enjoy frequent outings. On the whole, the childminder uses her home and outings to provide a wide range of stimulating activities. This helps children make good progress overall. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. She demonstrates a good capacity to maintain continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the garden area to create a stimulating environment which is used throughout the year  develop further dialogue with other settings that children attend to ensure greater continuity in children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder is experienced and gives time and thought to the service she provides for children, in order to meet their individual needs effectively. She gives a high priority to keeping children safe and has good precautions in place to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 protect children. For example, the attendance record details when children arrive and leave and who brings and collects them. Detailed risk assessments ensure that children's well-being both in the home and when on outings, are fully supported. The childminder has a clear understanding that she needs to inform Ofsted of any changes to person's living in the home and to ensure all adults are suitably cleared. She is aware of the correct procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care and how to keep her knowledge up to date.

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the early years provision

The childminder makes generally good use of the resources available. Her home is clean and well maintained and she arranges it to be a welcoming place for children to play. A good selection of appropriate toys is easily accessible in storage chests. The outdoor area is not set out to be inviting for children and is not used throughout the year. However, children regularly go on a wide range of outings where they learn about the wider community and benefit from fresh air and exercise.

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the early years provision

The childminder has effective systems in place to self-evaluate her practice and shows good capacity to improve. For example, she has accurately identified the strengths and weaknesses of her provision and aims to improve her practice further by attending training and extending her knowledge through talking with other professionals. The childminder's actions taken to tackle identified areas for improvement are realistic and help her to improve the outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

All children are included, as the childminder has a good understanding of supporting children to participate in activities which interest them. She supports them in their individual development. Children are beginning to understand that people have diverse needs, views and cultures through developing knowledge of different festivals.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds positive and effective relationships with parents and they are kept fully informed of the care that their children receive. She provides them with her policies and procedures and regular emails so that they are kept informed about how their child spends their day.

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the early years provision

The childminder recognises the benefit of partnership working and has established some links with local providers. However dialogue is not fully established to exchange information to support continuity in the children's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children settle well with this friendly childminder. She knows children well and supports them well to ensure they are making good progress in their development. The childminder reflects on the children's interests and what they have achieved, making sure that they continue to engage with activities which challenge them. Observations are recorded in a 'Learning Journal', accompanied by photos, which give a helpful insight to parents of their child's achievements. The childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 plans an interesting variety of activities both in the home and in the wider community. Children sit and read books with the childminder, hearing stories of their favourite characters. The childminder encourages children to use words to express what they want and they soon chat freely with confidence.

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and outcomes for children

Children are confident in initiating their own play. They choose to play with the train set, connect the pieces of track and position the carriages. The childminder develops children's interests. An interest in trains prompts a visit to explore the local train station and take a train ride to a nearby city. Following on from activities connected with dragons and Chinese New Year the children develop an interest in snakes. They consolidate their number recognition and counting skills when they play snakes and ladders and they extend their knowledge of how snakes live when they visit a local reptile centre. Through the childminder's effective support children are making good progress in their development.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder maintains a safe environment by ensuring that children are supported in the home and when on outings. For example, children develop a good understanding of keeping safe, by talking about when it is safe to cross the road. Children begin to develop a good understanding of healthy living by regular outings to parks and soft play centres. The children eat a packed lunch supplied by their parents: fresh fruit snacks are supplied by the childminder. Children are encouraged to try foods that are new to them, such as a dragon fruit. They enjoy cooking activities, helping to weigh and mix the ingredients for muffins and pancakes. Children also assist in choosing food on shopping trips. This further supports children's health by building their confidence to eat unfamiliar food. Children are well supported in skill involving self-care. The childminder assists children when they wash their hands after painting, and reminds them of the

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and outcomes for children

importance of washing their hands again after visiting the bathroom. 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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