The London Oratory School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 100365 Inspection date 29/02/2012 Inspector Maria Lumley

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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 1995. She lives with her husband, adult daughter and other children, aged 15, 11 and four years in the Throop area of Bournemouth. The home is close to shops, parks, schools, pre-schools and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home can be used for childminding. The childminder collects children from the local school and attends several toddler groups on a regular basis. She has a dog as a pet.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than two may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding three children in the early years age group. She offers care to children up to 11 years. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. She also cares for children for whom English is an additional language. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and 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

Children receive good care and they are settled, happy and secure within their surroundings. They enjoy fun activities and outings in a highly inclusive and safe environment. Overall, children's health and general well-being is effectively supported. Parents play an extremely active role in their children's development. The childminder has excellent systems to work in partnership with health professionals and other early years settings. The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate her practice and shows commitment to maintaining continuous development.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the organisation of snacks and hand washing resources to improve standards of hygiene  organise resources to fully promote children's independence, with particular regard to the bathroom step

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of safeguarding issues and her responsibilities about protecting the children in her care. She updates her This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 knowledge through regular training courses. She keeps a comprehensive list of appropriate contact numbers to use, should she need to refer any concerns to the appropriate authority. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments of her home and garden to promote a safe environment for children. Numerous risk assessments for outings to farms, parks and toddler groups are also in place to maintain children's safety. Children freely choose from a very good range of toys and resources, which reflect diversity and equality of opportunity.

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the early years provision

The childminder is very well informed about the Early Years Foundation Stage and confidently covers all aspects. She is committed to keeping up to date with changes in childcare. She achieves this through training, liaising with other registered childminders and her participation in the Bournemouth Quality Standards Assurance scheme. She has recently attended courses on early attachment and on special educational needs. Evaluation is well documented and takes on board the views of children and parents. Letters from parents indicate extremely positive feedback, writing, 'she celebrates their stage of development and achievements whilst being committed to help them achieve their next milestone'. Parents report how they value highly the childminder's excellent use of communication books, photographs and learning records to share their child's progress. They feel encouraged to make their own comments based on home

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the early years provision

The childminder makes outstanding efforts to promote equality and support the needs of all children. She takes on the role of the lead professional, liaising with occupational and speech therapists and portage workers. She has established excellent links with health professionals to support children's development. The childminder has recently attended 'sign-along' training to enhance communication with children that have additional needs and for those learning English as an additional language.

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and outcomes for children

Children benefit from the childminder's firm commitment to providing a fully inclusive childminding provision. Children are able to self-select and make clear choices about their play. Children engage in conversations with the childminder about other people's differing needs and requirements. The childminder knows the families she provides care for well and talks confidently about their backgrounds, cultures and additional needs. The childminder is on hand at all times to support children and she sits with them when they play with floor toys. She follows their interests when they are exploring the exciting areas of the home. Children of varying ages are all included in activities at their own level and ability. For example, children aged between ten months and four years all thoroughly enjoy painting. The baby explores the paint with their hands, laughing as they smear it onto paper. Older children use brushes and create rainbow pictures. They

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and outcomes for children

confidently recognise colours. The childminder extends their learning and encourages them to experiment, mixing paints together and observing the changes This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 in colours. In addition, she introduces cut potatoes and stencils to encourage shape recognition. All children thoroughly enjoy story time, which the childminder reads with enthusiasm. The childminder paces the story to allow all children to participate, ask questions and study pictures. The use of props such as play rabbits and rats supports children's enjoyment further. Children explore mass and weight as they fill and empty buckets with sand. They experiment and learn that full buckets are heavy and empty ones are easy to lift. Children's physical development is developing as they play in the well-equipped garden. They enjoy bouncing on the trampoline and planting bulbs in pots of soil.

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and outcomes for children

Children behave in ways that show they are very confident and that they feel safe within the childminder's home. They move freely around the areas available to them and show no concern when strangers are present. They enjoy each other's company. Any age-appropriate rivalry is efficiently resolved by the childminder encouraging them to share the toys and to be kind to each other. Children learn about keeping safe when playing indoors. When walking outdoors the childminder reminds them about road safety. Children are familiar with the hygiene routines and wash their hands unprompted before snack and after toileting. However, the step is not by the sink and younger children stand on tiptoes to get their hands into the basin. They cannot operate the soap dispenser, which is out of their reach. Children dry their hands on paper towels, but on occasions also use the communal towel. Consequently, children's independence is not always fully supported and

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and outcomes for children

cross infection is not always minimised. Children learn about healthy eating through discussion and planned activities. For example, they grow, tend and eat a wide range of fruits and vegetables including strawberries, peas and carrots. At snack time, they have a selection of fresh fruit. They sit on the floor to eat their snack and food that drops onto the carpet is eaten. This does not fully support children's health. Parents provide packed lunches and the childminder gives them clear information about what constitutes a healthy lunch. Children eat meals together at the table, promoting good quality social interaction. 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 1 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 1 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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