Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140324 Inspection date 28/03/2012 Inspector Liz Corr

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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 was registered in 1988 and works with her daughter-in-law, who is also a registered childminder. She lives with her two adult sons, daughter-in-law and two young grandchildren. They live in a house near Turnpike Lane station in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor and the first floor bathroom are used for childminding. A large garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years of age at any one time. Of these, three children may be in the early years age group. When working with another childminder, together they may care for a maximum of nine children under eight years, of whom four may be in the early years age group. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group.

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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 and her co-childminder provide a warm and welcoming environment, in which children's welfare and learning is successfully promoted. Overall, partnerships with parents are successful, and good communication systems help to ensure that children's needs are well met. The childminder offers an inclusive service where children are valued and included well overall. She has effective systems in place for reflecting on her practice. Therefore, the childminder 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?

 provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home languages in their play and learning  provide opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning and development.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She has clear procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare, including where to seek guidance. The childminder effectively promotes children's safety in the home so they can play safely. She completes consistent risk assessments for indoor This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 areas and for individual outings. Furthermore, she closely supervises the children to promote their safety. The home is organised well with ample resources to support children's learning and enjoyment. Children of different ages have space to play and make choices. As a result, they make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder has good systems for maintaining all required documentation for childminding.

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the early years provision

The childminder has developed effective self-evaluation systems to monitor her service and has set realistic targets to drive improvement. The childminder has attended a number of childcare courses since her last inspection. As a result, she regularly updates her knowledge and improves outcomes for children.

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the early years provision

The childminder provides an inclusive service for children. She has a good overall knowledge about their individual backgrounds and needs. Children have some opportunities to appreciate other languages. For instance, the childminder sings to them in her home language. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to hear and use their own home languages at the setting. Children learn about the wider world as they access a range of interesting resources and activities that promote positive images of diversity.

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the early years provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. Parents receive good information about her service when their children start. The childminder communicates well with parents through daily discussion. Consequently, they are well informed about their children's progress. However, she has not established systems to encourage parents to continue their child's learning at home. Parents have regular opportunities to express their views about the service and their feedback is positive. They are very happy with the care their children receive and state that even very young children demonstrate they are happy to be at the setting. Parents find the childminder to be flexible and approachable. The childminder and her co-childminder provide social opportunities to meet with parents, and as a result, different groups of parents have formed friendships. The childminder strives to work in partnership with other providers of the Early Years

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the early years provision

Foundation Stage. She is currently trying to forge links with local settings to support children's achievements.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive consistent support and positive interaction from the childminder and her co-childminder. The childminder knows the children very well. She provides organised routines that meet their individual needs and help them to feel safe and secure. Babies and young children play with a good range of natural materials, which help to develop their senses. Young children enjoy good opportunities for developing their communication skills during singing and music sessions. Babies participate well and express their delight by waving their arms and rocking their bodies in time to the music. They enjoy opportunities to make music and are pleased with their efforts as they discover their instruments make This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 noises when they shake them. Furthermore, the childminder engages babies and young children well as she sits at their level and makes good eye contact with

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and outcomes for children

them. They concentrate while the childminder chats to them about what they are doing and introduces them to new words. They particularly enjoy opportunities to share books with the childminder and choose them independently. The different textures in the books keep them engaged and interested.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She supports children's individual stage of development well, and as a result, they are making good progress and developing skills for the future. Observations and assessments are undertaken regularly and are shared with parents using a variety of records including profiles containing photographs and samples of children's artwork.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing useful social skills because they learn to play with other children both at the setting and in groups. The childminder promotes their good behaviour by regularly praising them for their achievements. Children respond well to the childminder's warm and calm approach. Her gentle voice soothes young children when they become upset.

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and outcomes for children

Children receive effective support to promote their physical development. For example, they play outdoors each day using the large garden as well as the outdoor areas at drop-in groups and parks. Babies sit comfortably with cushions to help them to sit up and stay supported. Children develop a good understanding of keeping safe. They regularly practise the evacuation procedure, and the childminder prepares them well for outings. For example, she reminds them where they will need to cross the roads to stay safe.

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and outcomes for children

Children are developing useful skills for promoting their good health. For example, they practise healthy routines when they return from outings by washing their hands and removing their outdoor shoes. Babies and young children are confident and content because their health, physical and dietary needs are met to a good level. 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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