Glenfall Community Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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115577 Unique Reference Number 16 August 2007 Inspection date Sarah Morfett Inspector

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Childcare Type of inspection Childminding Type of care

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This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THIS INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality of childcare and, if applicable, of nursery education. The inspection was carried out under Part XA Children Act 1989 as introduced by the Care Standards Act 2000 and, where nursery education is provided, under Schedule 26 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcomes for children set out in the Children Act 2004; the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding; and, where nursery education is provided, the Curriculum guidance for the foundation stage. The report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration or 1 April 2004 whichever is the later.

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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The key inspection judgements and what they mean

For more information about early years inspections, please see the booklet Are you ready for your inspection? which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder was registered in 1991. She lives with her husband and one grown up child in Welling, in the London borough of Bexley. The whole ground floor of the childminder’s house is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of three children at any one time and is currently minding two children part time. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent and toddler group.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is good. Children play in a clean and tidy home because good cleaning routines are followed. For example, the childminder cleans the home each evening wiping floors, toilets and surfaces with anti-bacterial spray. Children learn about good personal hygiene routines as they are frequently reminded to wash their hands. If children are infectious they stay at home. Therefore, the risk of cross infection is minimised.

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Helping children to be healthy

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 Good systems have been developed to record medication and parents give written permission for it to be administered. An accident book is in place and the childminder records clear details. However, it is not confidentially maintained as several children are recorded on the same page. The childminder has obtained written permission for the procedures which help to protect children; however, permission to travel with the childminder on public transport has not been obtained.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children have ample opportunities to be active. Each week they go to the park, play in the garden and attend toddler groups, where they can use large equipment to help develop their physical skills. Children's dietary needs are catered for as any allergies and likes and dislikes are noted. They benefit from a home cooked meal each day and enjoy spaghetti bolognaise, sausage and mash or shepherds pie. Children eat well, therefore, they learn about food that is good for them through the range offered.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children benefit from a warm and welcoming environment. They have ample space to play in and make choices from a range of toys and resources which are bright and inviting and stored at their level. They are comfortable in the home and confidently move between activities. All resources are cleaned regularly, in an appropriate state of repair and conform to safety standards. There is a range of safety equipment in place and the childminder risk assesses every morning before the children arrive. Therefore, all hazards are minimised.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children begin to develop a satisfactory understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety when they are out with the childminder. The children say they hold hands as they walk along the road and know they must wait for the green man before they cross. The childminder has thought through an emergency evacuation plan. However, this has not been discussed with the children or practiced. Therefore, they do not fully know how to react in an emergency situation.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of child protection procedures. She has access to information from the local authority which she would refer to if she had a concern about a child in her care. Through discussion the childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. Therefore, children are suitably safeguarded in her care.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are happy and settled in the childminders care. Good learning opportunities are offered through the range of resources available. For example, they can play with puzzles, books, games, art and craft materials, role play, building toys and activity centres. Each week the childminder takes children out to the park, local toddler groups and to visit other childminders. Therefore, they learn to socialise with other children their own age and develop good skills such as sharing. Children are comfortable within the familiar routines.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children benefit from good relationships with the childminder. They interact well talking about what they are doing. The childminder asks questions which make the children think. For example, whilst they read a book the childminder asks questions about the pictures and what the people are doing, she also points out people’s differences. Therefore, the children begin to understand about the world around them. Children have opportunities to be creative. They thoroughly

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 enjoy sticking and make monster pictures from a range of cut out shapes. As they stick and glue they develop skills, such as hand eye coordination when they place the shapes onto the paper. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress through the range of experiences offered.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for as individuals and treated with equal concern because the childminder records relevant details about each child before they start. For example, details of their medical needs, dietary requirements and religion are noted and these are regularly up-dated; therefore, children's needs are met. Children are provided with a suitable range of resources which promote their understanding of diversity. For example, they play with puzzles, play people, books, dolls and role play equipment. They begin to understand people’s differences as they take part in festivals and celebrations for their own and other cultures.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children behave well in the childminder's care. Praise and encouragement is used frequently and appropriate strategies are used to manage any unwanted behaviour. Parents are verbally informed of the care their children receive and enter into written agreements in the form of a contract. The childminder has a limited understanding of the procedure regarding complaints; therefore, the parents are not fully informed of what to do should they wish to raise a concern. Children's daily routine is shared verbally at the end of each day. Therefore, their parents are kept informed of the progress they are making.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. Children play in a well-organised environment. There is a suitable amount of space for them to play in and they are encouraged to move freely around the home. They have access to an appropriate amount of toys and resources which promote their care, learning and play experiences. The childminder holds a current first aid certificate and has a positive attitude to developing her knowledge of childcare. All adults in the home have been appropriately vetted and the childminder takes steps to protect children from those who have not been vetted.

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Organisation

All regulatory paperwork is maintained to an acceptable standard. For example, the registration certificate is displayed and children's attendance is recorded, noting arrival and departure times. The children's records are stored securely therefore, confidentiality is ensured. Overall, the childminder meets the needs of the range of children for whom she provides

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was asked to develop the range of toys which promote diversity, to ensure that children's records were maintained confidentially and to obtain written permission to administer medication from parents. The childminder has taken steps to address these issues and has increased the range of resources which promote diversity; she ensures that children's records are locked away safely therefore, ensuring confidentiality and there is now a system in place to record the administration of medication, including written permission. Therefore, the children's welfare is promoted.

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Improvements since the last inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since the last inspection there have been no complaints made to Ofsted that required the provider or Ofsted to take any action in order to meet the National Standards.

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Complaints since the last inspection

The provider is required to keep a record of complaints made by parents, which they can see on request. The complaints record may contain complaints other than those made to Ofsted.

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

On the basis of the evidence collected on this inspection:

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THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF THE CARE

The quality and standards of the care are satisfactory. The registered person meets the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care further the registered person should take account of the following recommendation(s): • ensure the accident records maintain confidentiality • obtain written permission from parents to transport children • develop a procedure for emergency evacuation which children can take part in so they learn to keep themselves safe. • up-date knowledge and understanding of the procedure regarding complaints and share this with the parents

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The quality and standards of the care

set out in the leaflet Complaints about Ofsted Early Years: concerns or complaints about Ofsted's role in regulating and inspecting childcare and early education (HMI ref no 2599) which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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The quality and standards of the care

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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