Mickleton Primary School

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Unique reference number 115533 Inspection date 11/11/2008 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. 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 1996. She lives with her husband and mother- in-law, in a four bedroom extended house in Barnehurst, Bexleyheath, Kent. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Child Care Register. She is able to offer care to six children aged under eight years at any one time. She currently has eight children on roll. Minded children spend the majority of their time playing on the ground floor. The family bathroom is situated on the first floor and there is supervised access. There is a secure garden for outdoor play and the childminder makes use of nearby parks.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an inadequate knowledge and understanding of the importance to continue to maintain documentation within her setting. For example, attendance, accident and medication records are not consistently maintained or available for inspection. Her lack of knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage limits the support she provides each child to learn and development effectively. Some safeguarding and safety issues are still outstanding from the childminder's last inspection. For example, the childminder still has an extremely limited understanding of local safeguarding children board procedures and her role in recording and reporting any concerns. The childminder does not promote inclusive practice.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall, the early years provision requires immediate action. Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or will cancel registration.

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further?

To comply with the requirements of the EYFS the registered person must take the following action by the specified date:

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further?

 develop systems for observations, assessment and planning to provide children with experiences that aid their progress towards all of the early learning goals (organisation) 31/01/2009  develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage to enable children's learning and development (organisation) 31/01/2009  ensure all required documentation is available for inspection (documentation) 12/11/2008  ensure full details of all medication administered to a minded child are appropriately recorded (documentation) This also relates to the Childcare Register 12/11/2008  ensure hazardous items are kept inaccessible to 12/11/2008 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 children, for example sharp knives (suitable premises, environment and equipment) This also applies to the Childcare Register.  ensure an attendance register is maintained with times

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further?

of arrival and departure (documentation) This also relates to the Childcare Register 12/11/2008  complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (promoting good health) This also relates to the Childcare Register 31/01/2009  ensure that an effective safeguarding policy is implemented and increase knowledge and understanding of child protection in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures (safeguarding) 12/11/2008  ensure a record of risk assessments completed is kept stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (documentation). This also applies to the childcare register. 12/11/2008

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further?

Ofsted will take enforcement measures to ensure children’s safety and compliance with the welfare, learning and development requirements or may take action to prosecute or cancel your registration.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a very limited understanding of her responsibilities regarding recording and reporting concerns about abuse or neglect. She does not have current local safeguarding children procedures available and is very unclear about what she would do in the event of a concern.

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provision

Documentation is haphazard and inconsistent. For example, children's attendance has not been recorded for months and there are only new, unused accident and medication books. Previous accident and medication books are not available at the inspection. The childminder does not record existing injuries a child arrives with although she does discuss any injury verbally with the parents of the child concerned. The childminder completes risk assessments of her setting although there are no records in place relating to these risk assessments.

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provision

Children's care, welfare and development are not effectively promoted by the childminder. She has not completed any additional training since her last inspection. Her first aid certificate expired in March 2008 although she is now booked to complete a paediatric first aid course in January 2009.

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provision

Partnership with parents and other settings is very basic. The childminder provides verbal feedback to parents at the end of each day about how their child has been that day. However, she does not exchange any information about children’s learning and development and currently does not complete observations or This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 planning. The childminder does not plan activities based on observations or assessments made and no developmental records are kept. The childminder was not aware of her role to establish working relationships with other providers who deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage and thus is unable to ensure activities are complementary or promote continuity and progression for children. As a result children's learning and development needs are not fully promoted.

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provision

The childminder's capacity to improve is extremely limited, for example she has not kept up to date with recent changes to registration requirements such as the provision of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Previous actions the childminder has been given have not been fully met and some have repeatedly re-arisen with implications on children's health, safety and development. Although the childminder has a copy of 'are you ready for your inspection' she has not used this to ensure she is fully prepared for an inspection.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrates an insufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and therefore cannot meet children's learning and development needs effectively. Some areas of learning are not being fully promoted, for example children have few creative experiences. Although children' s personal, emotional and social development is generally encouraged by the childminder she does not encourage their independence by asking them to play near her. This limits some imaginative play experiences as well as curtailing their child led play ideas. Children enjoy a satisfactory range of physical activities. For example, they walk to all local amenities and complete the school run twice a day. Children also enjoy regular trips to the local park where they extend their physical skills through challenging play equipment. Although children are able to select their own resources, some areas of learning are not being fully promoted as there is a limited

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder's first aid certificate expired in March 2008. As a result children are not fully protected in the event of an accident or emergency. Although the childminder has a first aid kit available for accidents the contents do not comply with guidance and many items are inappropriate. Children are gaining an understanding of being healthy from a young age as they are offered a healthy, nutritious range of meals, snacks and drinks. For example, during the inspection they enjoy a snack of chopped bananas. Fresh drinking water is available for children throughout the day and they help themselves to this independently. The childminder records full details of each child's individual dietary requirements on child record forms following initial discussions with their parents when they first start at the setting. Systems are in place to promote children's health and limit any infection within the setting. For example, the childminder encourages children to

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

develop good handwashing routines and nappy changing procedures are appropriate. The childminder has sickness procedures in place to limit the spread of infection and discusses these verbally with parents including her exclusion periods for particular infectious illnesses.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children's safety is not sufficiently promoted within the setting. For example, This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 although some hazardous items are now inaccessible to children, knives are still stored in a low level drawer easily accessed by children. The childminder has discussed her fire evacuation procedures with older children but younger children present during the inspection have never had the opportunity to practise the evacuation procedure. Fire protection equipment is in place and smoke detectors are checked on a regular basis to ensure that they remain in appropriate working order.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have formed close relationships with the childminder. They regularly approach her during the inspection for a cuddle or to pointing out pictures on the television or in books and the childminder responds to them and reinforces new vocabulary and language. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the children's individual care needs and characters although currently systems are not in place to meet their learning and development needs. The childminder has very limited understanding of how to promote children's understanding of diversity and the wider world. There were no resources available depicting equality of opportunity and the childminder is unfamiliar with the appropriate terminology to use with regards to race and culture. The childminder has a limited knowledge of learning difficulties and/or disabilities and was not aware that she could mind a child with any additional needs. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

towards behaviour management. During the inspection she has to intervene on a number of occasions to encourage children to share and take turns. She uses simple explanations which are age and stage appropriate for the children and any problems are quickly dispelled. 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? 4 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? 4

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 4 How well are children helped to be healthy? 4 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: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 ensure a written record of risk assessments is completed stating when it was carried out, by whom, date of review and any action taken following a review or incident (documentation) 12/11/2008  ensure full details of all medication administered to a minded child and accidents are appropriately recorded (documentation) 12/11/2008  ensure hazardous items are kept inaccessible to children, for example sharp knives (safeguarding) 12/11/2008  ensure an attendance register is maintained with times of arrival and departure (documentation) 12/11/2008  complete an appropriate paediatric first aid course (promoting good health) 31/01/2009

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report 31/01/2009 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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