High Beech CofE Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 145600 Inspection date 12/03/2010 Inspector Doreen Forsyth

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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 1997. She lives with her husband, teenage daughter and adult son, in an easily accessible house close to the centre of Salisbury in Wiltshire. All of the home may be used for childminding. There is an enclosed rear garden available for outside 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 total of six children under the age of eight years, of whom three may be in the early years age range at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, of these, six are in the early years age range.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

This very capable and experienced childminder routinely meets the individual needs of the children she cares for as she recognises the uniqueness of each child. Very effective arrangements are in place to promote the children's safety and well- being. She ensures that every child she cares for is valued and well supported whatever their backgrounds or learning needs. The childminder has built strong links with parents to ensure that are kept well informed and so that together they can promote the children's learning and development. The childminder has made very good progress since her last inspection but still has to develop ways of evaluating the provision so that she can easily identify areas for future improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a daily record of the names and hours of attendance of the children looked after on the premises (Documentation) 29/03/2010

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop suitable processes that assist in undertaking sensitive observational assessments in order to plan to meet children's individual needs  develop a system of self-evaluation to identify and address areas for future development. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

Children are kept very safe and their well-being is well promoted by this efficient and capable childminder. Most of the records, policies and procedures that are required to ensure the children's welfare and to effectively manage the provision are in place. However, the childminder is not recording the children's attendance accurately each day. The childminder is very confident in the procedures that she would follow if she has any child protection concerns, these procedures are shared with parents. The childminder and the other adults in her household have been suitably vetted or are currently undertaking procedures to ensure their suitability. Any unvetted adults are not left unsupervised with the children.

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the early years provision

Children play in a very welcoming, warm and child-centred environment. They use all of the ground floor of the home; this includes an extremely well-resourced playroom and easy access to a large, enclosed and well equipped garden. The toys are attractively stored in the playroom and arranged so that children can independently select what they would like to play with. The childminder promotes the children's safety by very effectively risk assessing her home, garden and any regular outings they undertake, so that she is able to identify and minimise any potential hazards to the children.

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the early years provision

The childminder welcomes and values all children and endeavours to provide an inclusive provision where all the children's individual needs are met. She links very closely with parents and any other provision that the children attend, such as a nearby pre-school, so that they are working together, sharing information, and helping the children to achieve as well as they can. The childminder has very quickly made good progress and met all the actions set at her last inspection. She is now in the process of further developing systems of self-assessment so that she can identify any areas for future improvement.

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and outcomes for children

The children enjoy being with the childminder, she has built a very close relationship with them and their families. They show that they feel safe with her and can share their concerns with her. The children take part in a wide range of age-appropriate activities that are planned by the childminder to ensure they progress appropriately towards the six areas of the early learning gaols. For example, they enjoy stories, books, songs and rhymes, they play with puzzles and construction toys, they have opportunities to write and draw. They regularly visit local play parks and use the challenging large play equipment there to develop their physical skills. Twice a week they usually attend local toddler groups which provides them with good opportunities to begin to interact with other adults and children and to promote their social skills. They learn about their environment when they go for walks locally and to the river to feed the ducks. The childminder

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and outcomes for children

has very recently started to observe and note the children's progress; this is to assist her in assessing where they are in their learning and how she can help the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children move forward appropriately. The childminder is currently developing ways of recording the children's achievements and progress.

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and outcomes for children

The environment that the children play in is well very organised and helps them to develop their independence. In good weather they can freely access the garden from the dining room. They can choose their own toys and activities and access the toilet whenever they need. Their own individual towels hang where they can easily access them after using washing their hands. The childminder helps the children to learn good hygiene routines such as washing their hands before eating. Children are offered varied and healthy snacks and can always access their own drinks. Parents provide the children's packed lunches, the childminder promotes healthy eating and talks to the children about the importance of healthy lifestyles. If children have any special dietary requirements these are recorded and observed as necessary. The children have opportunities for physical play most days, they enjoy using the zip slide and large slide at the nearby park. They can rest and

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and outcomes for children

sleep according to their individual needs. Children are beginning to learn about keeping themselves safe; for example, they practise the emergency fire evacuation procedures with the childminder, they talk about roads safety when they are out and about, and learn to tidy up the toys so that they don't fall over them.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder encourages the children's suitable behaviour. She reminds them to use please and thank you when necessary. She uses board games such as snakes and ladders in which the children learn about taking turns. They are encouraged to share and to consider the needs and feelings of others. The childminder provides resources such as books and small world toys, and activities such as celebrating different festivals along side pre-school, that help the children learn to value diversity. Children are progressing in communication and literacy skills and are encouraged to use information and communication technology in their play. This helps to develop the skills the children will need for the future. They are learning well about the wider world, even the youngest children are encouraged to shown interest and curiosity and explore their surroundings. 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 2 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 2

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Stage

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

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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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