Eastwood Community School

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 107259 Inspection date 06/04/2009 Inspector Alison Romanczuk

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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 a registered childminder since 1994. She is registered on The Early Years Register to provide care for three children in the early years age group of whom no more than one may be under a year old. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age group. The childminder lives in a three- bedroom terraced house with her husband and adult sons. Minded children have access to the ground floor for play, sleep and meals. The toilet facility is on the upper floor. There is also a garden area for play outdoors.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the quality of the provision is satisfactory. The childminder provides an open and inclusive environment which, overall, caters for each child's needs. Informal partnerships with the children's parents ensures children receive a sound level of care and learning and the children are settled and happy with the childminder. A generally good approach to self-evaluation enables the childminder to identify areas which are good and those that need improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 attend training in The Early Years Foundation Stage to support ongoing improvements to the childminding practice  ensure documentation securely underpins the childminding practice and clearly reflects The Welfare Requirements

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further?

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

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further?

 complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course by 27/04/2009

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provision

The childminder is generally well organised and provides an environment which is inclusive and where the children settle well. Resources are varied and easily accessible and the children comfortable and able to choose those toys which interest them. She has a secure understanding overall of procedures which underpin her practice but written policies and documentation are disorganised since the childminder returned to work after a break. As a result some areas have become inconsistent and this includes the childminders register of the children attending. Other documentation including the children's details and contracts in place ensures the childminder is well informed of their individual needs and that children are kept safe and fully included. Whilst the childminder previously attended training, this has been limited recently and as a result the childminder is This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

less familiar with the formal requirements for the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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provision

Children are safeguarded because the childminder has assessed her environment and has precautions in place to minimise hazards. For example, a stair gate is in place and fire safety equipment is regularly checked. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to monitor and record any concerns she may have about the children in her care. A clear and open partnership with parents enables the childminder to discuss individual children's needs and information is regularly shared in an informal way. Recent reflection about the childminder's practice has enabled her to identify areas which need improvement and links are being established with the local authority to ensure continuous improvement, particularly in the area of documentation which the childminder recognises as an area which needs attention. The childminder has recently booked a first aid training course to refresh her knowledge in this area.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children present as being settled and at home in the childminder's house. They progress generally well in the six areas because the childminder offers lots of one- to-one attention and a variety of resources to support their play and learning. The childminder has made contact with the local authority to enhance her knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage through training in this area. Through everyday play experiences the children learn important skills such as counting and recognising the letters of the alphabet through activities where they sing, use action rhymes and share their favourite books with the childminder. She gets to know the children's starting points by talking to their parents and interacts with the children according to their age, personality and individual interests.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have regular access into the childminder's garden where they benefit from regular fresh air and physical activities, for example when learning to use the slide and see-saw. They behave well and are secure in the childminder's clear expectations and they show care for other children present. Regular shopping trips support children's understanding of the world around them and the childminder's variety of resources reflect different cultures and ways of living.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's welfare is well supported and the children benefit from the clear routine which includes times to rest, eat and be active. Their good health is supported through a healthy diet provided and the children enjoy regular well balanced snacks and water each day. Procedures which underpin children's good health include the childminders use of gloves when changing their nappies and encouragement for the children to use tissues to wipe their nose. They increasingly learn how to keep themselves safe, know which areas of the house are out of bounds and receive lots of cuddles and reassurance from the childminder. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints sine the last inspection.

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Detail of the complaint/s

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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