Children 1st @ Clowne

Children 1st @ Clowne Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY314038 Inspection date 08/12/2009 Inspector Pauline Garfield

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Setting address Chesterfield College, Clowne Campus, High Street, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4JY Telephone number 01246 813 805 Email children1st@breedonhouse.co.uk Type of setting Childcare on non-domestic premises 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 .

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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. 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 setting

Children 1st @ Breedon House opened in 2006 and operates from Chesterfield College, Clowne Campus, Derbyshire. The provision serves children of parents who attend the college and children from the local and surrounding area. They have access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area.

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Description of the setting

A maximum of 120 children may attend at any one time. There are currently 119 children from three months to 14 years, including 29 funded three and four year olds. Children attend for a variety of sessions. The group currently supports children with learning difficulties and disabilities. There are no children attending for whom English is an additional language. The group is open each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm for 51 weeks of the year. The provision offers a nursery for children aged from birth to 5 years, and after school and holiday care for children up to the age of 14 years.

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Description of the setting

The group employs 17 staff. Of these, 12 hold appropriate early years qualifications. The setting is part of the Children 1st @ Breedon House chain and receives support from the Derbyshire Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.

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Description of the setting

The group is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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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

Management and staff demonstrate a clear understanding of their strengths and areas for improvement through self-evaluation and addressing recommendations from the last inspection. They are firmly committed to continually improving the setting and show a good capacity to improve the provision further. Children are well supported by the dedicated staff team and make good progress in most areas of learning and development. Exemplary partnerships with parents, schools, childminders and other professionals effectively support all children in their care.

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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 assessment of risks for each outing or trip  ensure the outdoor forestry area is developed  provide additional resources to further promote creative development for babies  continue to develop children's information and communication technology skills. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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the early years provision

There is a safeguarding policy in place and staff have a good understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns. Appropriate checks to demonstrate staff suitability are in place and there are robust recruitment systems. The group has comprehensive risk assessments which are reviewed regularly. However, risk assessments do not include an assessment for each individual outing, which includes collecting children from three individual schools. The outdoor play area contains a superb new climbing frame with a safety surface. The area surrounding the outdoor play area is in the process of being developed into a forestry area but is not suitable to be used presently. Children's work is attractively displayed in a child-friendly environment which is warm and welcoming. Toys and resources reflect diversity and promote inclusive practice. A wide range of good-quality resources is easily accessible to children, although further resources to promote

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the early years provision

creative development in the baby room will enhance the provision further. The dedicated and committed staff team, effectively supported by strong management, work consistently together. They strive to secure improvement through written self-evaluation, which includes input from parents and staff. All the recommendations from the last inspection have been met.

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the early years provision

The nursery provides superbly comprehensive information for parents. A unique care plan and initial child profile is discussed with parents to ensure children's individual needs are very successfully addressed. Parents' evenings are available twice a year, and parents are exceptionally pleased with the care and education provided. For example, parents appreciate their children's development files are accessible and that they are able to take them home to view. In addition, when children change rooms, parents are actively involved in the transition to ensure their children are successfully integrated into the next room. The nursery has also introduced a 'Steering Group' to determine parents' views and what they want from the provision. Excellent links are also forged with local schools and childminders to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and development.

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and outcomes for children

Children make good progress as staff successfully plan activities to promote children's individual next steps in their learning and development. Children who require additional support are well planned for and very successfully integrated into the group. Babies reach for toys, take bricks apart and explore musical instruments. They access some creative activities, such as a basket with scented socks. Children pull themselves to stand and explore their surroundings. Older children sing with gusto as they practise for the nativity play. They take part in a well-planned 'music to movement' session. Children move around the room, showing balance and coordination as they wave hoops with ribbons attached. Children who are cared for after school enjoy planned activities. For example, they make play-dough, draw and enjoy organised games. Children are encouraged to This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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and outcomes for children

make choices and decisions. They evaluate the activity they have enjoyed in the day by putting a sticker at the side of their favourite activity on a wall chart. Children develop a good understanding of diversity as they engage in a broad range of activities, which includes celebrating festivals from around the world. Children are confident and independent in their surroundings. Their self-help skills are well promoted, and children know when to put indoor and outdoor footwear on. For example, they show consideration and know to take their shoes off after outdoor play so that they will not soil the playroom floor.

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and outcomes for children

Staff encourage children to take responsibility for their own safety. They talk to children about taking turns to jump into the ball pool, and remind them to take care on the slide. Children respond appropriately and cooperate with others, interacting very well with staff. Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle and enjoy snacks of chopped apples. The nursery encourages children to eat fruit and vegetables everyday, and provides fruit for children to take home. Physical development is very well promoted through a good range of daily activities. Children develop skills for the future as they take part in many problem-solving activities; for example, number rhymes and nativity songs, and counting the number of spoons of yogurt into a bowl at mealtimes. Children show a good understanding of technology as they look through a telescope on the climbing frame across the nearby countryside. They have access to a computer but children

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and outcomes for children

do not develop their information and communication technology skills on a regular basis. Children's communication, language and literacy are well promoted throughout the nursery. Children cooperate together to make large-scale painting. They have opportunities to develop their writing skills and some children are able to write their first name. Staff are positive role models, and children are polite and very well behaved. Overall, children are happy, settled and well cared for in the very organised learning environment. 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 1 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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