Bidbury Infant School

Inspection report for early years provision

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116084 Unique Reference Number 29 January 2008 Inspection date Sandra Laura Bates 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 registered in 2000. She is registered to care for up to three children at any one time and currently looks after only one child who attends on a full time basis. The childminder lives with her husband and three children, all of whom are aged over eight years, in a terraced house situated in a residential area of Hounslow close to local amenities.

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WHAT SORT OF SETTING IS IT?

All areas of the house are used for childminding, and there is an enclosed rear garden available for outdoor play. The childminder also makes regular use of other play venues and places of interest.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Children are cared for in clean and hygienic surroundings. Children begin to learn how to manage their own personal hygiene needs as the childminder encourages them to wash their hands before eating, for example, and is careful to wash her own and the children's hands afterwards.

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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 The childminder cleans the resources, furnishings and equipment that the children use regularly. She has appropriate practices for managing nappy changes.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children receive appropriate care in the event of an accident because the childminder ensures that her first aid training is up to date, however, the first aid kit is not stocked only with the recommended items. There are effective documents for recording any accidents or the administration of medications.

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Helping children to be healthy

Children sit at the table to eat the meals and snacks provided by their parents or the childminder. The childminder aims to include foods from a variety of cultures. She makes sure that children take regular drinks by offering these at intervals or by providing bottled drinks which children can access themselves at any time.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. Children play and rest in a safe and secure environment. Versatile use of space allows children to play freely or to sit quietly to watch TV for instance. Children play outside in the securely enclosed rear garden and enjoy regular trips out to venues such as the library or the local park.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Children use a range of clean and serviceable play materials that are regularly rotated from stored items to maintain interest for children. The childminder stores the resources so that children can easily access those items that are suitable for their age and ensures that very young children do not reach toys with very small parts for example. The childminder understands the importance of creating a safe place for children to play. She takes steps to reduce risks to children by putting in place safety features such as gates, cupboard locks and socket covers.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and she knows the steps to take if she has any concerns. However, her practice does not reflect the current Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

The provision is good. Children are very settled and at home in the childminder's care. They play happily with a wide range of toys and other resources. For instance, children draw using a variety of template shapes and share a puzzle with the childminder. The childminder interacts with the children in a very positive way to extend their thinking and learning as they play. She takes the time to learn key words in children's family languages so that she is clearly understood.

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Helping children achieve well and enjoy what they do

Children feel very secure with the childminder. They come to her readily and climb onto her lap for a cuddle. A mutually affectionate attitude is apparent between them.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The provision is satisfactory. The childminder takes positive steps to ensure that children's individual needs are met, for example accessing speech and language training to ensure that children are well supported. Children access a range of resources that promote their understanding of social diversity. The childminder believes in the value of shared knowledge about the religions, traditions and

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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 festivals of a variety of cultures. Children with learning difficulties and/or disabilities are likely to be well supported due to the childminder's accommodating attitude in this respect.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

Children behave well and are generally responsive to the childminder's wishes. The childminder ensures that children feel secure within understood boundaries. She explains to children the consequences of any unacceptable behaviour and ensures that they understand the reasons. She works closely with parents to ensure that there are consistent expectations between the children's home environment and her own setting.

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Helping children make a positive contribution

The childminder shares with parents the details of her qualifications and insurance. She discusses with parents how the children have spent their time on a daily basis. She is aware of the need to maintain a record of any complaints made by parents.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The childminder organises the space and resources so that children benefit from using a variety of areas for different purposes. She ensures that all persons who come into regular contact with the minded children are suitable to do so. She is committed to enhancing her practice through ongoing training.

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Organisation

The childminder has in place all the regulatory documentation and maintains these in an effective manner. However, the certificate of registration is not displayed prominently as is required. Supporting documents such as training certificates and insurance details are well presented for inspection by parents and the regulating authority.

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Organisation

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 ensure that children have access to a range of toys and resources that promote equality of opportunity and anti discriminatory practice. The childminder now has in place a suitable range of materials including books and play figures, she has also attended a training course to enhance her knowledge of a variety of festivals so that these can be introduced to children through activities.

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Improvements since the last inspection

The childminder was also asked to ensure that the register of attendance included the times of arrival and departure of minded children. These details are now clearly included.

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Improvements since the last inspection

Finally, the childminder was asked to develop her awareness of, and compliance with, the local Area Child Protection Committee procedures. This recommendation was complied with and the childminder's portfolio contains details that support this. However, since that time there have been changes to these procedures in line with the local authority's Local Safeguarding Children Board with which the childminder was not familiar. Therefore a further recommendation has been raised at this inspection.

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Complaints since the last inspection

Since April 2004 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

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 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 that the first aid kit for childminding purposes contains only those materials which the childminder is trained to use, and does not include any pharmaceutical products such as ointments or lotions • up date knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures in line with the current local authority Local Safeguarding Children Board guidance • ensure that the certificate of registration is prominently displayed during working hours.

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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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