Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 133538 Inspection date 31/10/2011 Inspector Jan Leo

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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 registered in 1996. She lives with her husband and pet dog in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house is used for play and children rest or sleep in a bedroom upstairs. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor activities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children under the age of eight years at any one time, of whom three may be in the early years age group. The childminder currently cares for 12 children in total, including six in the early years age group and three who are over the age of eight years. All attend on a part-time basis.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She makes use of facilities in the nearby area, including parks and children's activity groups.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is satisfactory.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder provides a homely setting where children feel safe and develop the skills they need for the future. Children have free access to resources and become enthusiastic learners from an early age. Health and safety is reasonably well promoted although not all accidents are recorded. The parents value the service highly and work in partnership with the childminder to provide a consistent approach to care and development. However, some of the documentation provided for them lacks the necessary detail to be of full value. The childminder monitors her practice and continues her development in order to improve outcomes for children.

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further?

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

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further?

 keep a record of all accidents to the children being cared for (Promoting good health)(also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 01/11/2011

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further?

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

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further?

 improve the two-way flow of information with parents, with particular regard This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 to the effectiveness of supporting documentation by routinely dating entries and including full and accurate details in all paperwork.

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the early years provision

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues and the procedure to follow if concerns arise. She supervises children closely throughout the day and minimises hazards by implementing effective risk assessments and reviewing them regularly. She has a current first aid certificate and she tells parents if their children have accidents. However, she does not routinely record all accidents to help her monitor any patterns or health issues. This is a breach of requirement.

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the early years provision

The childminder builds close bonds with the children to help them feel safe in her care. She makes sure they all have fun while staying productively occupied and being fully included. As a result, the children play extremely well together regardless of age and gender. They learn about the needs of others and show kindness and consideration towards each other, recognising and accepting diversity.

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the early years provision

Children routinely help choose what to do and have easy access to a good range of toys to help them develop in all areas. The childminder explains how things work, talks about related topics and encourages children to think and reason. This inspires children's interest and participation. The childminder considers the effectiveness of her activity plans for children and she adapts play to suit their individual needs. However, she is less effective in evaluating her service as a whole. As a result, some of the supporting paperwork is inaccurate or lacking in the necessary detail to be of full value. The childminder is willing to make improvements to her practice.

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the early years provision

Parents fully appreciate the reliability and dedication of the childminder and all consider their children to be making good progress. They see displays of essential information and have access to a range of policies to help explain the service on offer. However, some records about children's development that are shared with parents are not fully detailed or dated to show a clear rate of progress. This means that they are of limited value. The childminder understands the value of linking with other carers to consolidate children's learning and development. She actively provides other carers with details of what she does with children and how they are progressing.

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and outcomes for children

The children arrive happily and thoroughly enjoy the opportunities they have to play with their friends. All ages mix well and show respect for one another by sharing toys fairly and taking turns to speak. They join in play eagerly and have This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 fun, remaining busy which helps to promote good behaviour. They benefit from a balanced day which includes off-site activities at children's groups to develop their social opportunities. They take part in outdoor activities for fresh air and exercise and enjoy craft activities which help develop their creative and physical skills. They spend time in the fresh air which helps them to develop a healthy lifestyle. They play in the park and use climbing equipment to gain control over their movements. They also make good use of the new all-weather cover in the garden. They eat and sleep according to their needs and are reminded to take regular drinks to keep

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and outcomes for children

Some children share glitter pens and glue fairly while producing Halloween pictures. They talk confidently about what they do and their favourite colours. Young children speak clearly and make themselves easily understood. The childminder interacts well with them in order to encourage thinking and reasoning and bring in related topics to develop their knowledge of the wider world. For example, she talks about making chocolate apples and compares them with toffee apples. They discuss how hard it is to press the stick into the apple and talk through what they need to do. They share ideas on how to decorate the finished product with faces and sprinkles to make them look appealing. The children learn that the soft chocolate will help sticks on the features and that when it hardens it can be carried more easily without any mess. All look forward to sharing their creations with their families and eating the apple after everyone has admired it.

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and outcomes for children

The childminder finds time to read to the children each day to encourage a love of books and praises children for their efforts when they form recognisable letters as they label their work. She helps children to sound out words to decide on the initial letter which helps them develop their skills for the future. She introduces number work as she discusses the number of eyes and other features a face might have. She promotes road safety on outings and helps children understand the consequences of their actions. This helps them to make sensible decisions as they play. Children receive help to manage change. For example, they are encouraged to help fetch nappies and wipes for a minded baby when they are no longer going to be the only child in their own family. They enjoy the increased responsibility, develop their independence and are eager to help.

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and outcomes for children

The children respond very well to the childminder and they enjoy attending. The childminder makes informal observations which help her plan for children's next steps. She also keeps brief records of development to share with parents and help keep them involved in the day. However, some records are not dated to show a clear rate of progress and aims and achievements are not always evident. Despite this, the childminder successfully addresses gaps in the children's learning to help each make good progress and become confident learners. 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 2 The effectiveness with which the setting promotes equality and diversity The effectiveness of safeguarding 3 The effectiveness of the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement The effectiveness of partnerships 3 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 3

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Stage

The extent to which children achieve and enjoy their learning 2 The extent to which children feel safe 3 The extent to which children adopt healthy lifestyles 3 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

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 01/11/2011

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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 early years section of the report (Records to be kept) 01/11/2011

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