Hillview Primary School

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Unique reference number 115494 Inspection date 06/10/2008 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 1992. She lives with her husband and two grown up children in Welling, in the London borough of Bexley. There is easy access to the childminder’s home as it is on a local bus route. The whole of the ground floor is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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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 five children part-time. She 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. She attends the local parent/toddler group. The family has two cats.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are happy and settled in the well organised environment. Experiences within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) help children to explore, investigate and make good progress. The childminder provides an inclusive setting because her knowledge of each child means that she can provide for their individual needs effectively. Good two-way communication is established with the parents and means they are involved in the children's leaning and development. The childminder takes positive steps to evaluate the care she provides and is realistic in her approach to implementing improvements.

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further?

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

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further?

 continue to develop the systems for observation and assessments to ensure that they clearly chart the progress children are making

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further?

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

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further?

 maintain a record of the regular risk assessment procedure and ensure it meets with the current requirements (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/12/2008  obtain written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice and treatment (Safeguarding and promoting children's welfare) 09/12/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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provision

Children are well supported by the childminder. She has many years of experience caring for young children and has a positive attitude to developing her knowledge of child development through training courses with the local authority. Children are appropriately safeguarded as she has a current first aid certificate, all people in the home are suitably vetted and she has developed a better understanding of the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures. The childminder checks the home and resources each day to ensure that all potential hazards are minimised. However, she has not yet implemented a system to record risk assessments. Most of the required paperwork is in place and maintained to a satisfactory standard. A range of written permission from parents helps to protect the children; however, there is no written permission from parents to seek emergency medical advice and treatment. This would impact on their safety should there be an emergency.

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provision

Details of the children's needs are recorded when they first start and reviewed regularly to enable the childminder to plan and provide for the uniqueness of each child. The partnership with parents is strong. Each day the childminder verbally informs them of the children's health and well-being and shares their progress and achievements with them. The parents report they are extremely happy with the care their children receive. The childminder shows an appropriate capacity for improvement, having satisfactorily addressed issues raised at the last inspection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children enjoy a good range of stimulating activities based on their own interests and stage of development. Toys and resources are easily accessible. Children develop independence as they make choices about what they play with. They attend lots of groups and clubs during the week where they learn to socialise, share and take turns. This widens their experiences and provides them with opportunities to use more challenging equipment. They particularly love attending trampoline club, where they learn to move their bodies in different ways. The childminder is fully aware of the children's capabilities. She talks regularly to parents about what children can do and how to move them forward. She makes regular observations of the children as they play and indicates the next steps in learning for them. However, the system is not fully developed as the notes are not consistently dated; therefore children's progress is not clearly charted.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have a warm and friendly relationship with the childminder and her family. The childminder uses suitable teaching methods to promote their learning and development, by asking questions, listening and talking to them whilst they play. Children behave well as house rules are regularly reinforced and they know what is expected of them. Children are confident, have good self-esteem and benefit from regular praise and encouragement. This helps them to become active learners.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children benefit from a healthy lifestyle. They are provided with nutritious meals each day and learn about good personal hygiene routines. Effective measures are This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 taken to prevent the spread of infection as children stay at home if they are unwell. Medication records and accident procedures are in place and help to promote their safety. Children learn to keep themselves safe as they practise road safety when they are out and older children take part in emergency evacuation procedures. Their understanding of the wider world is developed through frequent outings and a suitable range of resources which reflect diversity. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and begin to make good progress. 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? 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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