Stanley, Susan

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY266735 Inspection date 01/08/2011 Inspector Susan Rogers

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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 2003. She lives with her partner and one child aged three years old in Alvaston, a suburb of Derby. The whole of the ground floor of the property is used for childminding and there is a ground floor toilet. There is a fully enclosed rear garden.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to work with an assistant. When working alone the childminder is registered to care for a maximum of five children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. There are currently 16 children on roll who all attend part-time. Of these, nine children are aged under eight years and six children are in the early years age group. This provision is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder takes and collects children from the local school. She is a member of National Childminding Association. The childminder has two rabbits and receives support from the local authority.

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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

An immensely stimulating outdoor area and an active programme of activities, ensures that children of all ages achieve good outcomes. All children are fully included through the wide range of resources and activities available. Very good partnerships with parents ensure they are kept regularly updated in respect of their child's progress and that their opinions and contributions are consistently valued. Children's progress is documented and follows their progress using photographic and evaluative evidence. The system that measures the effectiveness of the setting is developing and includes the opinions of children and parents demonstrating that the setting has good capacity for improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 use children's observations and assessments to identify learning priorities and plan relevant and motivating learning experiences for each child  develop further the system for continuous quality improvement.

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the early years provision

Children are well safeguarded as the childminder has effective systems in place should she have concerns over a child's care. Through the effective communicative systems, parents are kept informed of the childminder's responsibilities. The well This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 documented policies and procedures are updated regularly and accessible to parents. All adults who have contact with children are vetted. The risk assessments are comprehensive and include children's outings and trips. This ensures that children play in a safe environment which is both challenging and stimulating. Children are well supervised through the childminder's vigilance. They are learning to measure their own risks, which provides them with good skills for the future and promotes their feelings of safety. Children are transported safely to and from outings and trips as a multi-seated vehicle is used with each child having

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the early years provision

Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities have good care as the expertise provided by support agencies is used. The childminder has effective strategies in place to ensure all children are included. Partnership working is effective as there are strong links forged with the local children's centre. Children enjoy a range of outings and special sessions at the centre that enhances their learning opportunities. The system for measuring the effectiveness of the setting is developing well. Children and parents actively contribute with their views and opinions, which are used to drive forward improvements. Parents regularly contribute towards their child's development record. The highly successful relationship between parents and the childminder provides excellent continuity of care.

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the early years provision

The premises are maintained to a very high standard offering children a wide variety of excellent play provision that is both interesting and stimulating. Children have free access to the safe outdoor environment where they use a play house, ball pit and a large wooden pirate ship. An excellent range of play equipment indoors provides further play opportunities for children.

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and outcomes for children

An enjoyable range of activities are readily accessible which makes sure children of all ages are fully included. They have formed close friendships with each other. Older children sensitively show concern for the needs of the younger children promoting positive skills for their future. Children behave very well and their consideration for each other is clearly evident in all that they do and say. Their friendships allow them to develop their play ideas as they include each other in their imagined scenarios. Children use the play house and pirate ship to further their imagination involving each other in discussions that contributes well towards their communication skills. Considerable thought has been given to the planning of the spacious and well-resourced premises that provide children with constant stimulation and variety of play experiences. Children clearly benefit and thrive as a result of the excellent resources and well-planned premises.

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and outcomes for children

Children use malleable materials that include dough and soap suds where they make marks and talk to each other about their creative ideas. Their consideration towards each other is extended as they share toys and equipment and help to clear away at the end of each play session. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 A healthy menu promotes children's understanding of eating food that is nutritious. They enjoy snacks of fruit, cooked meals and snacks at appropriate times of the day. Their constant access to drinks of their preference ensures they are refreshed whilst they play and further contributes towards a healthy lifestyle. They are growing their own herbs, vegetables and fruit and harvesting these when they are ready.

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and outcomes for children

Children's documented learning journeys are well presented and include carefully selected photographs of their activities. These contain evaluations of children's progress but do not document their next steps in their learning. Children use number skills regularly as they play, counting items whilst they read books and recognising numerals. They learn about the world around them as they visit local farms and walk to and from school. 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 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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