Childminder in Bexley

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Unique reference number EY361781 Inspection date 16/12/2008 Inspector Sarah Morfett

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Type of setting Childminder 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 report includes information on any complaints about the childcare provision which Ofsted has received since the last inspection or registration whichever is the later, which require Ofsted or the provider to take action in Annex C.

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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. 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 2007. She lives with her husband and two children aged five and seven 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. The childminder is close to local schools and a short drive from shops and local amenities. A bus service runs near to the home.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children at any one time and is currently minding two children in the early years age group and one child in the later years age group. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on both the Voluntary and Compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks or drives to local schools to take and collect children. The childminder attends the local parent/toddler group. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care where they have access to a suitable range of activities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The childminder gets to know children well and therefore caters for their individual requirements effectively. The partnership with parents is satisfactory and systems are in place to share information. The childminder looks objectively at her service and shows an appropriate capacity for continuous improvement.

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further?

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

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further?

 implement a system to identify the next steps in children's learning and use this to show how they are moving forward.  develop understanding of the complaints procedure particularly the procedure for logging complaints  ensure that all documents and paperwork are made available for inspection To fully meet the specific requirements of the EYFS, the registered person must:

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further?

 maintain a risk assessment of the aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis (suitable premises, environment and equipment) 06/01/2009  obtain written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice and treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 06/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminding service is suitably organised. There is a range of written policies and procedures which underpin the childminder's satisfactory practice. Her knowledge of the welfare requirements is limited. For example, she carries out regular safety checks within the home but does not maintain a risk assessment of the aspects of the environment that need to be regularly checked. There is also no written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice and treatment, which potentially impacts on children's safety. A procedure is in place to inform parents of the steps they should take if they have a complaint, although there is no system to log these should it be required. The childminder holds appropriate childcare qualification and ensures that she attends regular training to keep up-to- date with current childcare practices.

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provision

The childminder informs parents of her duty of care to their children by providing a child protection policy of the procedure followed. She has an appropriate understanding of the local safeguarding children procedures and keeps a list of useful numbers to hand should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder has started to evaluate her service and has completed the self evaluation form offline. She has a positive attitude to identifying and implementing improvements. Most of the required paperwork is well maintained; however not all is available for inspection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's and participate in activities appropriate to their age and stage of development. There is a wide range of toys and resources available which promotes all the areas of learning and helps them achieve a wider view of the world around them. The childminder plans and provides activities which stimulate and interest them. They particularly enjoy exploring different textures; for example cornflour mixed with water. The childminder supports this experience by asking questions which make the children think and introducing new words to describe what the child is feeling such as; soft, sticky and watery. Therefore; the child's vocabulary is being extended appropriately.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has devised a good system to record observational assessments of the children's learning. These are built up from photographs of their time in the childminder's care. Good observations are made on the experiences they are having however, children's next steps in learning are not included and means that the records do not show how they are moving forward.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children behave well because they are set clear boundaries and know what is expected from them. They enjoy active lifestyles, going on trips to the local park and playing outside in the garden. Children follow a clear fire evacuation procedure and practise road safety when they are out, which means they learn to keep themselves safe. Good hygiene routines are followed by the childminder and ensure that the risk of cross infection is minimised. Appropriate systems are in This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 place to record accidents and medication. Children who are unwell do not attend therefore appropriate steps are taken to promote their health and welfare. 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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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 3 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 3

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 3 How well are children helped to be healthy? 3 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 3 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

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 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

This section of the report includes details of any complaint/s made to Ofsted when:  we took action for the provider to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  we asked the provider to take action in order to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register; or  the provider had already taken any necessary action to meet the requirements of the Early Years Register.

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Annex C: complaint/s made to Ofsted

We will not report on any complaint where the provider met the requirements of the Early Years Register or did not require any action by Ofsted or the registered provider.

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Detail of the complaint/s

There have been no complaints made to Ofsted since registration.

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Detail of the complaint/s

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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