Ellwood Primary School

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Unique reference number 115552 Inspection date 04/11/2008 Inspector Lara Hickson

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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.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. 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 has been registered since January 1999. She lives with her husband, adult son and 17-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 and is close to many local amenities including a library, pre-schools and parks. 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 family have a cat. The childminder is able to take children to and collect from a local primary school. The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of four children under eight years at any one time (Early Years Register, compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register). She is currently minding two children

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she promotes children's welfare, learning and development, giving examples of activities that she will plan into her weekly routine. The childminder continues to improves her knowledge and understanding of childcare through attending further training. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has attended a briefing on this. She plans to develop her knowledge further through the completion of a more comprehensive course. The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents and other settings to ensure that children's individual needs are appropriately met. She demonstrates a good awareness of how to keep children safe and secure within her home setting. For example, she has risk assessments in place and ensures all children are aware of the procedure to follow in the event of an emergency evacuation. The childminder

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities regarding child protection with regards to recording and referring any concerns. The childminder has not completed a Self Evaluation Form but through discussion demonstrates how she assesses and evaluates her setting.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. 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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