Didbrook Primary School

Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated. Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number 115537 Inspection date 10/12/2008 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

Children only attend this setting before and/or after the school day and/or during the school holidays. The judgements in this report reflect the quality of early years provision offered to children during those periods.

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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 1995. She lives with her husband and two grown up children in Bexley, Kent. 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's home is easily accessible and close to local amenities.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time and is currently minding four children in the early years age group and three 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.

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Description of the childminding

She is a member of the National Childminding Association (NCMA).

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are extremely comfortable in the childminder's care. Good experiences within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) help children to explore, investigate and make good progress. The childminder promotes a fully inclusive setting because she has a very good knowledge of each child's individual needs and works closely with parents to ensure these are updated frequently. The childminder shows she has a good capacity for continuous improvement as she has identified areas for development and addressed the recommendations she was left at her last inspection effectively.

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further?

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

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further?

 develop the system of observation and assessment to include the next steps in children's learning  ensure that the system to record accidents and medication maintains confidentiality

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further?

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

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further?

 obtain from parents written permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment (safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 05/01/2009 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

The childminder has been minding children for many years. She organises her time and home well and provides a wide range of resources which support good learning experience for children. They move around the home with confidence and independently make choices about what they play with. The childminder supports them well; she ensures she is attends regular training to increase her knowledge of child development; although she does suffer with a lack of confidence in this knowledge which impacts on her understanding of the requirements. A range of well written policies and procedures underpin her overall good practice. Most required paperwork is in place and well maintained; however, permission to seek emergency medical advice and treatment has not been obtained for parents and potentially compromises children's safety.

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provision

The childminder safeguards children effectively. A good system is in place to record the regular risk assessment and policies for lost or uncollected children clearly details the procedures to follow. She has suitable understanding of the local child protection procedures and knows what steps to take if she were concerned about a child in her care. Therefore children are safeguarded well in her care.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They are provided with a good range of stimulating activities based on their own interests and stage of development. Toys and resources are easily accessible and children love to make up their own games, re-enacting stories such as 'Little red riding hood' or 'The three bears' this shows they have extremely well developed imaginations as well as giving them opportunities to act out familiar situations. The childminder works with other settings to find out where the children are at and complements their experiences with activities which extend their learning and development. The childminder has developed a good system to record their progress by making observations of the children and recording these in a book which builds a good picture of how their are enjoying and achieving. However; children's next steps in learning are not identified therefore this does not clearly show how they are

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children thrive within the warm relationships. They tell the childminder they love her often and she responds by telling them she does too. They learn useful skills for later in life as they share, take turns and play together. As they tidy up they sing a song about team work and show they understand how they can achieve a tidy room by working together. They learn about the wide world as they take part in festivals and celebrations from other religions. They behave well often dealing with their own conflict and the older ones instigate problem solving. The childminder regularly praises and encourages them as they play, building good confidence and self esteem.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's health and welfare are promoted well. They enjoy healthy food, regular drinks and menus are devised around their likes and dislikes, taking into This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 consideration their dietary requirements. They practise safety routines when they are out and take part in an effective fire evacuation procedure. Therefore, they learn to keep themselves safe. They play in clean, safe premises. Good steps are taken to minimise all hazards, if children are infectious they are kept at home to reduce the risk of cross infection. The procedures to record medication and accidents are in place but because of the way they are recorded they do not maintain confidentiality. Overall, children are well looked after and enjoy their time with the childminder. 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? 2 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? 2

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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? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 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 the last inspection

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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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