Eley Celia Mary

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 205890 Inspection date 20/10/2009 Inspector Justine Ellaway

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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 rates 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 08456 404040, 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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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 08456 404040 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 1980. She lives with her adult child in Derby. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The family has a cat.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time. There are currently eight children on roll, two of whom are within the early years age range. The childminder collects children from the local school.

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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

Children make very good progress and enjoy their time in this inclusive setting. The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to effectively promote children's welfare and their learning and development. Strong partnerships with both parents and others are established to promote consistency in supporting children's individual needs. The childminder is very experienced and knowledgeable and shows commitment to developing her practice through regular evaluation and making changes on an ongoing basis.

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further?

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

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further?

 ensure that the record of accidents includes details of what treatment has been given. 10/11/2009

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further?

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

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further?

 update the record of risk assessment to include any assessments of risks for outings.

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the early years provision

The childminder is an experienced practitioner who demonstrates a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development and welfare. She has a sound knowledge of safeguarding issues, which means that she fully understands her role and responsibilities to work effectively with relevant agencies to protect children. The childminder is careful about children's safety and minimising risks and hazards. She conducts risk assessments for both the premises and when she is out of the home. However, she has not included the detail of the This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 school run in her written documentation.

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the early years provision

Inclusive practice is strongly promoted and the childminder carefully considers the individual needs of each child to ensure they are supported. For example, she seeks additional resources to promote particular areas of learning where she feels a child needs support with this. Highly effective partnerships with other settings that children attend, support their transition and individual development needs. For example, the childminder visits the other setting along with the child prior to them starting. Effective partnerships with parents mean that regular and useful communication is shared about each child to promote consistency of care. The childminder makes sure all children are included and valued and encourages children of different ages to respect each other and play together. Children learn about others and develop their understanding of differences through appropriate toys and resources as well as discussions.

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the early years provision

The childminder is committed to providing a good quality service. She is reflective of her practice and seeks feedback from others to improve. For example, she has discussed her planning and observation system with other childcare practitioners. She makes changes and improvements on an ongoing basis and links these to the needs of the children she is currently minding.

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and outcomes for children

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the setting. They are well settled and show good levels of independence both through play and routines, for example, developing their self-care skills as they wash their hands before meals. Children of all ages play well together, often for long periods of time, without adult intervention, effectively using negotiation to share the toys and resources.

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and outcomes for children

Children use their imagination well as they make up their own games, for example, fixing the bike which they pretend has broken. They self-select a range of toys and resources to help them fix the bike and extend their play for a significant period of time. They learn about numbers as they measure the part that is broken and make relevant comments about how long this is. They develop their interest and understanding of technology as they skilfully operate computer programmes or play with a music keyboard. They also learn numbers, counting and colours. Children enjoy being active, both in the garden and inside the home. A musical mat is a favourite toy that the children enjoy walking and jumping on and the childminder is effective in encouraging them to move quickly and slowly to generate the sounds. Children are skilful communicators who chat to each other during play. The childminder makes good use of the letters and sounds document

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and outcomes for children

to support children's learning in this area.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate good levels of awareness with regard to being healthy. They rest when they have participated in physical exercise as they recognise that their bodies are tired. They enjoy healthy snacks and explain that some foods are good for you as they make you strong. Children clearly understand why they wash their hands at certain times and information is displayed to support children's learning. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Nearly all of the required information is gathered and recorded to meet children's needs with regards to their health. However, although the childminder discusses any accidents with parents and records most of the required information, she does not currently record what treatment has been given.

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and outcomes for children

Children demonstrate that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They are confident to make their needs known. They know which areas of the house they can play in and ask for support when it is needed, for example, getting on and off a chair. They listen carefully to the childminder to ensure their safety, for example, walking in the kitchen. The childminder helps children to learn about safety as they are out and about as she talks to them about road safety. 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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and managed?

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: 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

 improve the written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (Arrangements for safeguarding children) (also applies to the voluntary part of the Childcare Register). 10/11/2009

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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 compulsory part of the Childcare Register section of the report (Arrangements for safeguarding children). 10/11/2009

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