The North School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 118832 Inspection date 09/05/2012 Inspector Claire Parnell

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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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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 1997. She lives with her family in Rainham, Essex. Most areas of the house are used for minding children. There is also a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has cats and a dog.

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Description of the childminding

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 four children at any one time The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She attends the local toddler groups. The childminder currently has no children in the early years age range on roll.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion a secure knowledge of safeguarding and the procedures to follow if she has a concern about the children in her care. She has all the relevant documentation in place, including written policies and procedures to support her practice and has attended further safeguarding training. She has written risk assessments which reflect her understanding of providing a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She holds a current first aid certificate and public liability insurance. The childminder has a clear understanding about the importance of valuing children's backgrounds. She gains relevant information about children to enable her to meet their needs in line with parents' wishes. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her procedures for making sure all children feel welcome and included in her home. For example she values and respects children's home

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

languages and cultures whist in her care. Play resources are stored accessibly to encourage children's self-selection and independent decision-making. The childminder describes how she offers a flexible service regarding the preparation and provision of food and drink. She is very aware of collating information about children's dietary requirements including their preferences. The childminder understands the importance of physical exercise and fresh air for young children and talks about the local facilities accessible to her to help promote children's well-being. The childminder has many years experience of childminding and understands the importance of working with the family to meet children's needs. She talks about sharing daily information with children and their parents and making close liaisons with other professionals and settings to promote continuity of care and development. The childminder has a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and has

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

attended additional training since her last inspection. She is eager to gain information about how to develop her service further and uses the local authority to continuously develop her skills and knowledge. She has also addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection to enhance the provision for children. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues 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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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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