Oasis Academy Aspinal

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 140052 Inspection date 29/05/2012 Inspector Chris Mackinnon

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and adult son in West Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The whole of the house is used for childminding, with the ground floor being the main area for play activities. There is a fully enclosed garden for children's use. The childminder's husband and son are registered as childminding assistants.

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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. A maximum of five children under eight years may attend, with no more than three in the early years age group. No minded children were present at the time of the inspection.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has provided childcare within her home for over fifteen years. She shows a good awareness of the need to safeguard children and has clearly organised policies and procedures in place to maintain children's safety and security. The childminder has also recently up-dated her child protection training and renewed her first aid certificate.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced carer and demonstrates a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is aware of the need to promote all of the six areas of learning. The childminder gave examples of how she would promote children's speech, numeracy and understanding of the world. She is also able to clearly demonstrate, by means of description and discussion, how she would provide planned activities to support individual children's learning.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

When children attend they are able to use the open-plan ground floor for play activities, which also has access to an enclosed back garden. A well stocked under stairs cupboard is used to store a wide range of play materials, including outdoor play equipment. The childminder demonstrated how she would set up a resources play-base in her lounge, for children to choose and adapt play items.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an effective understanding of inclusive practice, and promoting the development of all children attending. She has a good awareness of need to support individual children's achievement and described how she would use observation and assessment to record and monitor children's learning progress. The childminder has experience of working with children with disabilities and described how she would use resources and activities to promote children's awareness of diversity.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Working closely with parents is well considered by the childminder, who makes good use of her considerable experience in this area. She described how she would use a daily diary to record children's activities and provide parents with regular up- dates on their children's learning progress. She also described how she would work with parents to support children's dietary needs and healthy lifestyles. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other settings. For example, her current work collecting children from school often involves her in the exchange of children's learning and development information with teachers. The childminder has a clear understanding of the need to promote continuous improvement and has identified areas for further development. Such as, using computers and information technology with children and texting to assist

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

communication with parents. The childminder has also fully met all the recommendations made at the last inspection.

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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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