Mill View Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 141621 Inspection date 28/02/2012 Inspector Naomi Brown

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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 1993. She lives with her three adult children in Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, close to shops, parks, schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding, except for the bedrooms. She has four dogs. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, no more than three of whom may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in this age group. She also offers care to children aged over eight years. The childminder collects children from the local pre-school and regularly goes to several toddler groups.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has updated her knowledge of the Early Year Foundation Stage and this supports the good progress most children make in her care. She collects suitable information from parents, enabling her to meet children's individual needs overall. However, sleeping arrangements for younger children do not currently provide them with undisturbed rest. The childminder obtains information about children's individual cultures and backgrounds and has solid links in place with other settings to provide continuity of care for children. The childminder's commitment to training supports a satisfactory capacity to improve. However, although the childminder's self-evaluation processes are in early development, she does not seek the views of parents to help identify priorities for improvement and thereby enhance outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems of self-evaluation further to identify priorities for development and include the views of parents to enable improvements of the quality of provision for all children  revise sleeping arrangements for babies so that they may have a quiet space to rest or sleep without disturbance.

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the early years provision

The childminder helps to protect children through an appropriate knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She is able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 indicators that would cause concern that would cause concern. The childminder is able to record and report her concerns to the appropriate authorities. Risk assessments are suitable, identifying hazards in and out of the home. Children are learning to keep themselves safe, for example through knowing the house rules and they move around the home with confidence.

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the early years provision

By sharing her plans, observations and assessments of children's learning, the childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of how children are developing. This underpins their progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder has implemented systems to evaluate her provision, indicating a commitment to continual improvement. However, while these identify what she does well, they do not fully identify all areas for improvement, for example she does not include views of parents when planning activities.

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the early years provision

Resources and equipment are attractively displayed and of good quality. Children enjoy selecting from freely available toys and express choice in their play. The childminder enjoys working with them and plans activities that stimulate their interests, challenging them well. She has plenty of stimulating resources available for babies and she treats them warmly, making regular eye contact and enabling them to feel part of the larger group. The childminder uses information gained from parents to implement children's individual routines. However, while babies are able to sleep according to their individual routines, there is no quiet place away from other children for them to rest undisturbed.

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the early years provision

The childminder has improved her practice since the last inspection to make it more inclusive. She has updated resources and activities to reflect the home lives of children who attend. In addition, her procedures to support language skills for those children who are learning English as an additional language have improved. The childminder promotes children's understanding of diversity. She uses activities such as cooking, crafts and role-play, enabling children to explore a range of festivals, cultures and religions. The childminder takes children on walks and visits to teach them about their local community and finds out about what other settings are providing. This enables her to give children coherent messages about diversity. Parents receive a range of information about children's routines, achievements and the childminder's policies and procedures. The childminder talks to parents each day to keep them informed about what children have been doing and shows them

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the early years provision

children's work. The childminder uses link diaries and daily discussions to provide parents with sufficient information on other settings that the children attend. This contributes well to their overall progress.

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and outcomes for children

Most children are making good progress in their learning and development. They enjoy their time with the childminder, being well-occupied and learning while they play. Children are motivated and interested in the wide range of activities and enjoy choosing what they do for much of the day. Routines are organised and help children to feel confident and safe in the home. Children are able to build warm This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 relationships with the childminder and each other, enabling them to feel safe in her care. Children show caring attitudes towards others as they play purposeful and imaginative games with their friends. Children are aware of house rules and these help them to manage their own safety. Children benefit from set boundaries. For example, the childminder uses a timer to limit older children's access to handheld gaming devices.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit as the childminder supports parents to provide foods to sustain children's good health and adequately manages babies' feeding routines. Children have access to a range of outdoor play opportunities to develop their large muscle skills. They use local parks and children's groups to walk, run and climb in the fresh air.

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and outcomes for children

Children's voices are valued by the childminder. She talks to them respectfully, enabling them to feel part of the group and uses imaginative questions to extend their thoughts and ideas. Children are able to communicate confidently as their developing language skills are further supported by free access to books, music and stories. Children play imaginative games and use toys to extend their play. For example, playing hospitals and using a cash register as a piece of medical equipment. They mix a range of potions in the play kitchen, acting out various reactions, depending on the effect of the mixture. They delight in each other's responses and giggle at the range of effects each potion creates.

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and outcomes for children

Children have regular access to craft sessions, both in the childminder's home and at local children's centres. They are able to express their feelings through painting and make simple marks to represent their names and words they know. The childminder keeps observation records that show children exploring mathematical language. She involves counting in everyday activities. For example, while playing a shopping game children demonstrate that they can count in multiples of ten. Children enjoy using interactive resources and simple technology, such as noisy toys and simple electronic devices. The success of their learning supports the strong development of skills for the future. 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 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 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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