Bronte Girls' Academy

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 147067 Inspection date 03/07/2012 Inspector Siobhan O'Callaghan

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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 registered in 1994. She lives in Muswell Hill in the London Borough of Barnet. Her home is close to local shops and schools. The whole house is available for childminding purposes with the exception of one bedroom. 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 on both the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She may provide care for a maximum of three children under eight years at any one time; of these, three children may be in the early years age group. The childminder is currently caring for two children in the early years age group and two children in the older years age group. All children attend on a part-time basis. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children.

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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

The childminder provides a welcoming and inclusive home environment for children. There are some positive practices to safeguard and support aspects of their welfare. However, a specific legal welfare requirement in relation to documentation is not currently met. Children are supported to make sound progress overall in their learning and development, although assessments are not fully developed. There are suitable partnerships with parents and schools that older children attend, although parents are less involved in their children's learning. Although self-evaluation systems are not entirely secure, the childminder demonstrates a reliable capacity to improve her provision.

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further?

To meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 ensure that a record of risk assessment is in place clearly stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (Documentation). 17/07/2012

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further?

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

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further?

 develop systems for monitoring children's learning and development and analyse observations to help plan for children's individual next steps This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  improve opportunities for parents to review their children's progress and contribute to their learning and development  develop self-evaluation systems to identify the setting's strengths and priorities for development that will improve the quality of outcomes for all children.

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the early years provision

The childminder has established a satisfactory range of policies and procedures. These help the childminder to promote most aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. The childminder has secure systems in place to initiate suitability checks for adults when these are required. She has a competent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children issues. She is confident of her responsibilities to work in partnership with parents and outside agencies to promote children's welfare. The childminder takes reasonable steps to promote children's safety both inside the home and out in the garden. However, she has not kept a record of risk assessment stating when it was carried out, by whom or the date of review. This is a breach of a specific legal requirement. However, there is limited impact on the children because the childminder visually checks the premises daily and minimises risks to them.

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the early years provision

The childminder organises an accessible environment for children. They have independent access to a suitable range of resources to support their curiosity and learning. The childminder gives sufficient attention to promoting equality and diversity. For example, she has some cultural resources in place and she promotes positive interactions to support children's engagement. The childminder works positively in partnership with parents and with the schools that older children attend. Recent correspondence from parents demonstrates that they are happy with the care provided for their children. Their comments include 'We are extremely pleased with the care our child has received. We feel that children have lots of positive attention as they are exposed to a wide variety of activities helping them to learn while playing' and 'My child is happy to attend and enjoys being with the childminder.' These positive partnerships help to support continuity of care.

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the early years provision

However, there are limited systems in place to support parents' involvement in their children's ongoing learning. This means systems do not currently support a continuous approach towards children's progression.

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the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates a positive approach towards improving her provision. Since her last inspection she has improved children's access to resources so that they can now make choices about what they would like to play with and where. She has also improved her record of attendance to ensure that this accurately reflects the times when children are present. The childminder ensures that essential first aid training is kept up-to-date. However, her current self- evaluation systems are not reflective of all aspects of her practice. Consequently, some requirements have been overlooked and aspects of her partnership working are not yet fully developed. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

The childminder demonstrates a generally sound knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She organises an appropriate range of activities and experiences to support children's learning both indoors and out in the local community. The childminder is beginning to record some observations of children's achievements. These are supported with photographs of the children at play. However, these observations do not link into the areas of learning and are not used to full effect to plan for children's individual next steps.

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and outcomes for children

Children enjoy opportunities to engage in both adult-led and child-initiated play experiences. They respond well to the childminder's positive interaction as she engages in their play. For example, she positively supports children's counting skills as they show an interest in the abacus. She promotes children's language through reading stories and encouraging conversations. Children are confident to access their environment and to express their wishes. For example, they ask the childminder to find a favourite soft toy, which they place in a small buggy. Then they announce that they are going to the park for a walk. The childminder supports and encourages this imaginative play. Children have pleasant opportunities to learn about the world around them. They have explored butterflies and ladybirds they have found in the garden. They are supported to use electronic resources to support their understanding of cause and effect.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare is promoted through many positive practices within the setting. For example, the childminder teaches children about the importance of personal safety. They learn about the potential risks of toys being left on the floor. Children engage in emergency evacuation drills to support their understanding of staying safe. It is evident that children feel safe and secure as they request when they would like to go for a sleep. They confidently show the inspector their cot and favourite teddy that sleeps with them. Children's health and well-being are given due attention. For example, the childminder works in partnership with parents to offer healthy snacks and meals. Children follow appropriate personal hygiene habits to prevent the spread of infection. Children have daily opportunities to be active as they play, run and climb in the garden. They are developing polite and respectful behaviour as they respond well to the childminder's positive role model.

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and outcomes for children

Overall, children are developing suitable skills which help to promote some secure foundations for their future learning. 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 3 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 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 3 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: 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

 ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for Safeguarding Children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 18/07/2012

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure there is a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parents makes in writing or by email. (Procedures for dealing with complaints) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register) 18/07/2012

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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 for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. (Arrangements for safeguarding children, Procedures for dealing with complaints) 18/07/2012

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