Weatherfield Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 137896 Inspection date 18/05/2012 Inspector Lorraine Sparey

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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 has been registered since 1982. She lives in West Wimbledon close to transport links, local shops, parks and schools. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding. Bathroom and toilet facilities are situated on the first floor. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outside play.

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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. A maximum of six children under eight years may attend at any one time. She is currently caring for two children in the Childcare Register age group. At the time of the inspection there were no children attending in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrated through discussion, an appropriate awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She is committed to training to increase her knowledge and understanding and is booked on a wide variety of courses in the near future. These include 'Supporting Babies and Toddlers', 'Early Years Foundation Stage revised' and 'Phase 1 Phonics'. The childminder described adequate procedures to follow in the event of a concern regarding safeguarding. The childminder considers children's safety, completing risk assessments to enable her to provide a safe and secure environment. There is a wide range of toys and resources available, which are accessible. The childminder demonstrated through discussion and documentation that she plans and provides activities and play opportunities tailored to children's individual needs and which help promote equality and diversity. There are a range of policies and procedures that parents

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

receive when they initially register their child. The childminder states she would involve parents and any other settings the children attend in the children's learning and development. Each child would have their own learning journey containing observations and key information from parents about what their children can do at home. The systems support the childminder in helping children make progress in all aspects of their learning and development. All the required documentation is in place. She described good procedures to enable her to meet children's individual needs. The childminder described how she would support children developing healthy lifestyles through walking to and from school and following good hygiene routines. She has addressed previous recommendations by revising the complaints procedure and increasing her knowledge about safeguarding procedures. The childminder is committed to evaluating her practice and driving continuous

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

improvement through training and sharing good practice contact with the local children's centre and other early years providers. 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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