Childminder in BexleyOfsted inspection, 31 Jan 2013

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31/01/2013 24/11/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children.  Children are enthusiastic and motivated learners.  Children's language and communication skills are given a high priority.  There is a strong partnership with parents which supports children's care, learning and development.  The childminder and assistant are skilful in the way they challenge and question children to develop their learning and ensure children make progress.

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It is not yet good because

 complete paediatric first aid training.  implement an effective system for monitoring her provision to ensure the Early years foundation stage welfare requirements are met and maintained at all times

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The regulatory inspector observed activities which included interaction between the minded children and childminder, and the minded children and childminder's assistant.

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Inspection activities

 The regulatory inspector looked at children's assessment records, learning journals, planning documentation, policies and procedures, qualification certificates where relevant and other documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The regulatory inspector took account of parents views from the written feedback provided by the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. Registration is for the Early Years Register and both the voluntary part and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She is registered to care for a maximum of six children at any one time of whom three may be in the early years age group. Registration does not include overnight care.

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Information about the setting

The childminder lives with her husband and adult child. Both her husband and son are registered as assistants. Her husband works with her on a regular basis as an assistant. The family live in Bexleyheath in the London Borough of Bexley. Childminding is provided from a separate purpose built cabin in the enclosed garden. Children are directly supervised when using the bathroom in the home. The childminder drives to collect children from local schools. There are shops, parks, and a library within walking distance.

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must:

 make sure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held at all times

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 implement an effective system for monitoring the provision to ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage Welfare Requirements are met and maintained at all times

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who attend

Children are enthusiastic learners. They are eager to join in and rise to challenges which match the high expectations of the childminder and her assistant. As a result, children make rapid improvement in their learning from their starting points. They acquire excellent communication and language skills. At the age of two children enjoy reading simple words aloud, narrating their play in clear sentences and respond to the childminder's and assistant's sense of fun to sing the alphabet or other songs. Consistent support and guidance from good role models ensures that the children develop personally, socially and emotionally. They learn to manage and express their feelings, share and take turns and make positive relationships. Physical skills are enhanced. Children become adept at moving with confidence. They can complete a game of 'hop-scotch', controlling their bodies to jump and hop correctly while saying each number. They are beginning to

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who attend

manage their own care needs independently and are able to communicate when they require adult support.

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who attend

A well-resourced learning environment is provided. The childminder and assistant are skilful in the way in which they use adult-led and child-initiated activities to question and challenge children’s thinking. They give children time to explore and investigate and take the initiative. As a result children are confident and willing to take risks. They are encouraged to use their imaginations to extend their play and act out their experiences. The childminder and assistant respond to this in a purposeful and enjoyable way. This ensures children revel in their play, enjoy their time at the setting and are keen to take part.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder and assistant work well together. They make sure strategies to manage children's behaviour and care needs are consistent. Relationships are strong at all levels and children are beginning to learn to respect others. Children's achievements are valued. They are proud of their accomplishments and enjoy meeting challenges. This has a positive impact on their confidence and self-motivation.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children settle well because the childminder works closely with parents to make sure the setting is familiar to them. They have secure knowledge of individual likes, needs and routines. There is a strong focus on helping children to explore their feelings and manage these, for example, through the use of stories or methods to deal with frustration, such as counting when they feel certain emotions to promote feelings of calm.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Although the children cared for are of a similar age, ranging between two and three years, the childminder and her assistant are well aware of their differing abilities and characters. They use this information to meet individual care and learning needs. Steps are taken to provide opportunities for children to develop and use their home language in play and learning. They use key phrases and enjoy singing songs in French while carrying out the corresponding actions.

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provision

There are some general plans in place to drive improvement which include keeping knowledge and understanding of childcare, including learning and development, up to date through reading and training. Parents views are taken into account through regular discussion and written feedback. However the monitoring of systems to ensure the provision continues to meet the Early years foundations stage welfare requirements are lacking. There is no system to identify when specific training requires updating. The provider failed to renew her paediatric first aid certificate to ensure a current qualification was maintained, which is a requirement of the Early years foundation stage safeguarding and welfare statutory framework. The childminder's assistant has a current first aid qualification. However, the daily routine means that children may be cared for by one or the other for short periods when children are collected from nursery or supervised in the

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provision

house. Action was taken at the inspection to arrange attendance by the childminder at a relevant course within a few days, to minimise the impact of this on the children.

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provision

Children's welfare is safeguarded. There is a clear policy and procedure in place to make sure correct steps are followed should there be any concerns about a child's welfare. This includes procedures to protect children should an allegation be made against any of the adults working on the premises. The cabin area used by the minded children is safe, welcoming and stimulating. Risk assessments are carried out on all areas used by the children, as well as for outings, to ensure their safety at all times. Children are comfortable and feel safe. They are learning about taking risks and the consequences for their own safety and the safety of others.

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provision

The childminder has a good and secure understanding of the areas of learning and how children learn and develop. There are effective systems in place to observe, assess and monitor each child's progress. The next step in each child's learning informs the planning of activities and the focus of interaction by the childminder and assistant. Parents play an active role in their children's learning in partnership with the childminder. Journals are used to share information to support each child's care and learning and keep parents up- to-date with their child's progress. The childminder completes a written summary of each child's development in the prime areas at age two to identify strengths and any areas that may need more attention. As a result, should any additional support be necessary for a child's future learning and development, systems are in place to identify this and seek further guidance and support.

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provision

Prior to this inspection a concern had been raised regarding the suitability of a member of the household. There were no concerns about this following investigation. However, we did find that the childminder had failed to notify Ofsted of a significant event which may have affected her suitability or any person who cares for, or is in regular contact with, children on the premises. We issued a notice to improve following this, to make sure procedures are in place to notify Ofsted of any significant event. We received an appropriate response to demonstrate how this requirement will be met.

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provision

The childminder and her assistant provide rich learning opportunities through play and a warm and caring environment. Children learn and grow in confidence. They receive a happy and enjoyable early years experience that secures their future learning.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 make sure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held at all times  make sure a current paediatric first aid certificate is held at all times

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408282 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 900302 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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