Ellwood Primary School

Inspection report for early years provision

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115552 Unique Reference Number 06 November 2007 Inspection date Lara Hickson 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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

The childminder has been registered since January 1999. She lives with her husband, adult son and 16 year old daughter in a three-bedroom house in Bexleyheath, Kent. The home setting is in a residential street off of the Broadway in Bexleyheath. Street parking is restricted between 10:00 and 12:00 each week day. Minded children have use of the whole of the ground floor of the home setting which consists of a lounge/diner, hallway, kitchen and toilet. There is an enclosed garden area available for outside play with a range of outdoor play equipment. The childminder is registered to care for four children under eight years; however, she has not cared for children under eight years for nearly a year.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

There are a number of local amenities within walking distance of the home setting including the library, parks, shops and toddler groups. The childminder is able to take children to and collect from a local primary school.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 When a provider does not have children on roll at the time of the inspection, inspection judgements are based on evidence gathered from discussions with the provider and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. As there are no children on roll, the quality of the provision cannot be judged better than satisfactory because there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. The provider has a sound understanding of suitable procedures to:

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Helping children to be healthy

* promote children’s good health, by ensuring that positive steps are taken to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures are put in place when children are ill (National Standard 7: Health)

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Helping children to be healthy

* ensure that food and drink for children is adequate, properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements. (National Standard 8: Food and drink).

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. * The premises are safe, secure and include the necessary facilities for children. The provider demonstrates an awareness of how to ensure the environment is made welcoming to children. (National Standard 4: Physical environment)

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

* The furniture, equipment and toys are safe and appropriate for the needs of children. (National Standard 5: Equipment)

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

* The provider understands how to promote children’s safety and take precautions to prevent accidents. (National Standard 6: Safety)

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

* The provider has a sound knowledge of child protection procedures approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board, and is aware of their responsibility to protect the welfare of the child. (National Standard 13: Child protection)

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is satisfactory. * The provider has a satisfactory knowledge of how individual children develop and learn. (Standard 3: Care, learning and play)

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The provider:

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Helping children make a positive contribution

* has an appropriate knowledge and awareness of the importance of treating each child with equal respect and concern (National Standard 9: Equal opportunities)

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Helping children make a positive contribution

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 * is aware that some children may have learning difficulties or disabilities, and understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and with other professionals to promote the welfare and development of the child (National Standard 10: Special needs)

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Helping children make a positive contribution

* shows a willingness and commitment to working with parents to manage children’s behaviour in a consistent way which promotes the child’s welfare and development (National Standard 11: Behaviour)

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Helping children make a positive contribution

* has a satisfactory understanding of the need to develop a strong partnership with parents, taking into account their differing needs. (National Standard 12: Working in partnership with parents and carers)

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Organisation

The organisation is inadequate. * The provider is not aware of her duty to ensure that other people living or working on the premises are suitable to be in contact with children (National Standard 1: Suitable person). CRB checks have not been completed on either of her children who are both now over 16 years of age.

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Organisation

* The provider understands the importance of working within the constraints of the condition of registration relating to number of children; and of organising space and resources to best meet the needs of the children. (National Standard 2: Organisation)

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Organisation

* The provider has a sound awareness of the records to be kept and the importance of these. (National Standard 14: Documentation)

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Improvements since the last inspection

At the last inspection the childminder was given three recommendations. She has now completed an appropriate first aid course that includes training in first aid for infants and young children. This protects children in the event of an accident/emergency. The childminder was also asked to record hours of arrival and departure. This would now be recorded fully and the childminder is aware of the importance of recording exact times of arrival and departure. The childminder was given an action to ensure that written permission from parents is in place for seeking emergency medical advice or treatment. The childminder ensures that this parental consent is in place for all children attending her setting.

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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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Complaints 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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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 inadequate - notice of action to improve. The registered person does not meet the National Standards for under 8s day care and childminding. At the time of the inspection there were no children on roll. Ofsted judges that the provider remains suitable to provide care.

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The quality and standards of the care

To improve the quality and standards of care, the registered person must take the following actions: • ensure that all household members over 16 years are suitably vetted. These actions are set out in a notice of action to improve and must be completed by the date specified in the notice.

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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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