Burfield Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140384 Inspection date 25/05/2012 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 1999. She lives with her husband and adult daughter in the London Borough of Haringey. The whole of the ground floor and the bathroom on the first floor are used for childminding. A garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time. She is currently minding two children in the early years age group. She 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 satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children settle well into the childminder's care and form positive relationships with her. She has a sound knowledge of their care and development needs although systems for observing and assessing their progress are not fully established. She demonstrates a sufficient capacity to improve outcomes for children. However, she has yet to introduce systems to support her in fully identifying future targets for improvement. She has appropriate partnerships with parents although she does not involve them fully in their children's learning or give them information about suitable food for children's packed lunches.

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further?

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

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further?

 review observation and assessment systems to ensure they are sufficiently analysed and effectively used to plan for the next steps in children's learning  involve parents in contributing to the systems for assessing children's starting points and in continuing their learning and development at home  review information for parents regarding appropriate food content for meals and snacks brought from home to promote good health  develop systems for reflective practice and self evaluation to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of provision for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows how to recognise and report child protection concerns to the appropriate agencies. She priorities safety in the home and on outings and she has clear procedures for This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 emergency evacuation. She keeps consistent records of fire drills. The childminder uses risk assessment to help ensure that hazards are minimised in her home and on outings. The home is well organised and toys and equipment are clean and safe. Children play with an appropriate range of resources, which are easily accessible with further supplies of toys and equipment stored in a cupboard but brought out on a regular basis. They are developing an appropriate awareness of the wider world using a range of books, puzzles, musical instruments and dolls reflecting positive images of race, culture and ability.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to making improvements to her service. She has begun to identify some areas for development in relation to her record keeping systems but does not have any formal systems to monitor and evaluate her practice. She demonstrates a satisfactory capacity to maintain continual improvement.

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the early years provision

The childminder works in appropriate partnership with parents. This allows her to find out about and meet children's individual needs. She provides regular feedback each day and shares a daily diary providing updates about children's development and welfare. Records and photographs of children's involvement in activities and samples of their creative activities are also available for parents to see. However, the childminder does not provide opportunities for parents to contribute to her systems for assessing children's starting points and does not encourage them to continue their learning and development at home. The childminder is keen to work alongside other agencies as and when the need arises to support children's learning, development and welfare.

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and outcomes for children

Children are happy and content and have positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and generally knows the children well. She is aware of their individual interests and provides activities and experiences to support these. The childminder has begun to make regular observations of the children. However, they are not sufficiently analysed and linked to the six areas of learning. As a result they are not used to effectively plan for the next steps in each child's learning.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy appropriate experiences to support their learning. They concentrate well as the childminder sits at their level and provides appropriate individual support. They are learning skills for the future as they develop communication and language skills throughout their day. During story sessions they learn the names of animals and even very young children respond positively, repeating the names and mimicking sounds that ducks, cows and dogs make. Children are learning to recognise letters of the alphabet and are beginning to link sounds to letters. They have appropriate opportunities to learn problem solving, reasoning and numeracy skills as they complete age-appropriate puzzles, sort shapes, use construction equipment and recognise numbers in their environment. They are learning about the natural world as they help the childminder to grow and care for plants in the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

garden area. They generally behave well and develop social skills as they learn to share and to take turns. They are learning to understand what is right, what is wrong and why because the childminder provides them with clear explanations.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy exploring the natural environment in the childminder's well- maintained garden. They use an appropriate selection of play equipment to help develop physical skills and continue their learning outdoors. This provides them with a balance of fresh air and exercise. Children tuck into healthy snacks containing a selection of fruits. However, the childminder does not provide parents with appropriate information about healthy meals and snacks brought from home to promote children's good health. Children are learning effectively about the importance of safety in a variety of ways. They regularly practise the evacuation procedure with the childminder and are familiar with leaving the premises quickly. They learn to keep safe at the setting as the childminder explains why certain behaviours are dangerous. In addition, they are learning how to stay safe on outings as they learn about safe places to cross and why traffic lights are

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and outcomes for children

important. 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 3 The extent to which children feel safe 2 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 3 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 3

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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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