Chappell Deborah

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 207430 Inspection date 21/02/2011 Inspector Hilary McKenning

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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 has been registered since 1996. She lives with her husband and children in Hadfield, near Glossop. The childminder works alongside an assistant on a part-time basis. Children access the whole of the ground floor, including bathroom facilities. There is a fully enclosed outdoor play area available. There are shops, parks and toddler groups nearby.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for six children at any one time. There are four children attending a variety of sessions. Of these, three are in the early years age group.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is outstanding.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children develop a high degree of self-confidence and access an exceptional range of activities which ensures every child is a very competent learner. The provider successfully engages parents and children regularly, involving them in the evaluation process. The extensive range of learning opportunities ensures children make very rapid progress and their individual needs are met extremely well through personalised planning and rigorous assessments. Children independently choose resources and access all areas as robust risk assessments are completed to ensure their safety is promoted and maintained. The provider takes time to develop a very clear understanding of children's individual needs to promote inclusive practice, successfully encouraging children to enjoy experiencing their local area and the world around them.

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further?

To further improve the high quality early years provision the registered person should consider:

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further?

 developing further a system to share information with other providers.

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the early years provision

Children are extremely well protected as the provider has an excellent awareness of her role to safeguarding children. There are well-established processes in place should there be any concerns. Comprehensive risk assessments are completed and areas requiring attention are acted on immediately to ensure that children are kept safe, both on the premises and on outings. Children are actively introduced to safety and how to keep themselves safe. They are involved in regular fire drills and encouraged to think about safety when playing on large equipment such as the trampoline. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 There is an extensive selection of policies and procedures which effectively contribute to the operation of the service and ensure the welfare of the children. These are reviewed regularly and all up dates are shared with parents. All required records and documentation in place and stored securely. There is a robust vetting

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the early years provision

process ensuring all adults in contact with children are suitable to do so. The provider has a very good and clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Comprehensive observations and assessments of children's achievements are completed and the next steps in the learning and development are identified. This information is used effectively to plan activities that challenge and stimulate children's learning. There are well established links with local schools which promotes the continuity of care for each child. However, this does not include records of children's achievements.

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the early years provision

There is a positive relationship between children, their parents and the childminder. Parents receive weekly reports about their child's achievements. As part of the evaluation and monitoring system, parents and children receive questionnaires and any suggestions are acted upon.

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and outcomes for children

Children's welfare, learning, and development are promoted extremely well by the organised and flexible approach of the childminder. She knows children particularly well and, using the information from the children's observations, the childminder effectively plans activities and experiences to meet each child's individual development needs. As a result, children are progressing at a rapid rate.

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and outcomes for children

Children fully and eagerly participate in the well-planned range of activities. Their behaviour is very good and they have an impressive understanding of boundaries, limits and why rules exist. For example, they carefully count the number of children playing on the trampoline and patiently wait their turn.

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and outcomes for children

First class daily opportunities are provided for young children to access a rich range of activities which promote their all-round development. They are positively encouraged to explore their immediate environment and eagerly begin filling the bird feeders in the garden. Children concentrate and carefully complete a '3D' jigsaw of their favourite dinosaur. They also use a variety of resources to create models of dinosaurs and sing a selection of dinosaur songs. Children feel valued and receive lots of praise and encouragement. They smile and giggle with pleasure as the childminder praises them. For example, children are encouraged to play together harmoniously, playing their hickory dickory dock game that requires them to take turns. Children are confident in their play and have developed a very strong relationship with each other.

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and outcomes for children

Children are encouraged to be active and clearly understand the benefits of physical activity. They confidently access the outdoor play areas, freely moving from inside and outside. Children successfully negotiate the various toys and equipment around the play area. Children's future economic wellbeing is fostered This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 through the positive relationship. Children use programmable toys with ease as they select music to sing along to and are competent when playing different matching games. Children make a positive contribution by becoming involved in all areas of play. They learn about the wider world and its diversity through good examples and are beginning to appreciate multi-cultural society. Children celebrate the different festivals from other cultures. For example, photographs show children decorating Chinese dragons and tasting some Chinese delicacies when celebrating

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and outcomes for children

Chinese New Year. 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 1 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 1 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 1

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 1 The extent to which children feel safe 1 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 1 The extent to which children make a positive contribution 1 The extent to which children develop skills for the future 1

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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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