Stanley Wrenthorpe Jerry Clay Lane Junior and Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 108201 Inspection date 29/02/2012 Inspector Sheena Bankier

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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 has been registered since 1993. She is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to provide care for six children under eight at any one time. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and adult son in the Woodlands Park area of Maidenhead. The ground floor used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The home is accessible at street level. The family have a pet dog and cat.

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Description of the childminding

Local facilities are within walking distance, such as, parks, schools and shops. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local schools and pre-schools. The childminder is working towards a recognised childcare qualification.

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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 settled in the childminder's care. They benefit from focused interaction with the childminder, which supports their good learning and development progress. Routines and practices are effective, overall. Policies and procedures strongly promote children's good health, welfare and well-being. Good relationships and partnerships with parents and other settings are in place.

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further?

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

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further?

 review how resources are made available to children and where appropriate make these more easily accessible to children to allow further independent choices  review routines to consider how these flow with children's needs to reduce potential incidents of frustration and conflict.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities to children's welfare. She has an effective knowledge of safeguarding issues and the steps to take in the event of concerns arising. The childminding home promotes children's safety well, for example, the childminder uses appropriate safety equipment to secure her home. Consistent boundaries underpin children's good This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 understanding of safety, such as when walking to and from the local school. The childminder and children regularly practise the evacuation procedure. This promotes their confidence in the procedure.

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the early years provision

All required records are in place and the childminder organises paperwork well. This promotes confidentiality of personal information and the childminder has a broad range of information about her service that she makes available to parents. The childminder takes positive steps to develop and improve her practice. She is currently undertaking a recognised childcare qualification. This supports her in reviewing and evaluating her practice, enabling her to drive and maintain good continuous improvement. The childminder seeks parents' and children's views to support good self-evaluation. The childminder maintains good relationships with parents. She provides effective feedback to parents about children's days and progress. Parent's feedback about the childminder's service is positive and they speak highly of her. The childminder forms good partnerships with other settings children attend to promote continuity and consistency in children's care and

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes children and families. She encourages children to be positively aware of similarities and differences, for example, through discussions, resources that reflect diversity, and activities to celebrate festival and religious events. The childminder has a broad range of resources and equipment to meet children's needs. Overall, resources are easily accessible to children. At times though there is not always a wide variety for children to make independent choices from, such as different types of puzzles to offer additional challenge to children. The childminder makes good use of local facilities, for example, parks and toddler groups.

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and outcomes for children

Children are pleased to see the childminder when she arrives to collect them from their other setting. Children have good relationships with the childminder and the other children. This supports them in feeling safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder supports children's strong understanding of their safety, for example, she asks questions and practises road safety procedures with the children. The childminder manages children's behaviour using consistent boundaries and expectations. She promotes the use of good manners, which promotes children's good social skills. The childminder praises and encourages children positively for their efforts and achievements. This underpins children's good confidence and self-esteem. Occasionally routines lead to children's behaviour deteriorating, for example, after a morning spent at the other setting, children are engaged in extended activities with the childminder, which potentially

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and outcomes for children

affects their behaviour. The childminder organises outings to social groups. This enables children to develop their social skills with a wider group of adults and children.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder effectively interacts with children and she provides a broad range This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 of activities, play experiences and outings. Children develop effective concentration skills, as they remain engaged for extended time during activities with the childminder. The childminder asks good open questions to support children's critical thinking and observational skills, for example, as they read a book together. She supports children's good progress towards the early learning goals by underpinning children's language skills effectively through discussions. The childminder makes good use of the environment to underpin children's recognition of counting and colours. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of children's individual progress and their next steps of learning. This enables the childminder to promote children's effective development of skills for the future.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy varied physical activities in and out of doors. They access a variety of different physical play equipment that challenge and develop their good physical skills, for example, different climbing equipment, wheeled toys and visits to soft play facilities. Children benefit from fresh air as they walk to and from the local school, stopping to play in the park. The childminder encourages parents to provide a balanced healthy based lunch for their child that includes fruit. Food provided by parents is stored appropriately. The childminder takes good care to serve food to children in a hygienic environment, for example, plates and bowls are used and she shuts her dog out of the kitchen. Meal times are a social occasion where discussions are encouraged. She underpins children's consistent understanding of good personal hygiene and good health through age-appropriate discussions. 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 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 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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