Littletown Primary Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 137732 Inspection date 30/05/2012 Inspector Amanda Shedden

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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 1992. She lives with her husband and adult son in Wembley in Middlesex. The ground floor of the home is used for childminding and the children have access to a garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years; of these, three may be in the early years age group. She is registered to provide overnight care for two children. There are currently no children on roll in the early years age range.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates that she has an understanding of her responsibilities regarding the care of minded children. She keeps her home adequately safe and clean. She demonstrated through discussion that she is able to minimise potential risks in and outside her home, so that children can play safely. However, she is in breach of a number of legal requirements. She has not kept a written record of her risk assessment and has failed to maintain public liability insurance. She has not updated her paediatric first aid qualification, which means that her understanding of how to deal with minor injuries is out of date. She has recently undertaken safeguarding training in order to help update her knowledge. The childminder demonstrates that she has a good knowledge of child development and how it links to the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She is aware of the need to undertake observations and link these to the areas of learning to help plan for their

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

individual learning needs. The childminder demonstrated through discussion how she promotes equality and diversity. She takes positive steps to include all children and make them feel welcomed. The childminder stated that she has a suitable range of resources for children of all ages, many of which reflect the diverse world we live in. The childminder is experienced in liaising with parents and others involved in the children's care. She understands the importance of exchanging information to promote each child's development and meet their individual needs. The childminder described how she would evaluate the activities she undertakes with the children. She is able to evaluate her service and has a sound capacity for continuous improvement. She adjusted her practice to meet the recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has improved aspects of her documentation to help safeguard children and developed the organisation of toys to promote free

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

choice for children. The childminder has many years of experience and is aware of the range of documentation that she must maintain to support her practice and meet the children's needs. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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Compliance with registration requirements

 complete and maintain paediatric first aid course (Suitable people) (also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 30/06/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 obtain public liability insurance for the provision (Suitable premises, environment and equipment)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 09/06/2012

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Compliance with registration requirements

 maintain a record of the risk assessment clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom and date of review. (Suitable premises, environment and equipment) 09/06/2012 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for, Insurance) 09/06/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed to protect children being cared for from abuse or neglect. (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 09/06/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Welfare of the children being cared for, Insurance) 09/06/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. (Arrangements for safeguarding children) 30/06/2012

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