Fox Wood Special School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 111496 Inspection date 15/05/2012 Inspector Jacqueline Munden

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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

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 registered in 1991. She lives with her husband in Fleet, Hampshire. All areas of the home are used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a dog.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children; of these three may be in the early years age group. The childminder is able to take and collect children from a variety of local schools and pre-schools.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. There were no children on roll in the early years age range at the time of the inspection. There are currently three children on roll, none of whom are in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and the welfare requirements. The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to identify hazards in the home and for outings. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she understands how to promote children's good health. She describes the effective hygiene routines, healthy foods and exercise she will provide. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of evaluating her provision. She states she would invite parents and children to offer comments to help identify areas for improvement. The childminder has made good progress in meeting the recommendations made at the last inspection. She has attended training that has helped her to develop her

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

understanding of child development. As a result, she demonstrates a strong capacity to bring about continuous improvement for children. The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to promote children's learning and development through observation and assessment. Through discussion, she gives examples of what activities and resources she would provide to promote all areas of learning and to meet children's learning needs. She demonstrates that she has a wide range of suitable resources to support children's planned next steps. The childminder describes how she will make sure all children would be included. She is clear how she will consider equality and diversity, valuing children's individual cultures, languages and additional needs. The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of working with parents and others. She intends to share information about the child's day, care and welfare issues with parents.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

She would obtain information and use this to help her meet each child's needs and to plan for the child's progress. In discussion, the childminder shows a sound understanding of linking with other settings that children attend to provide continuity of care and learning. 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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