Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder fails to meet a number of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and Childcare Register.  Children are not kept safe from harm because the childminder does not have an up to date understanding of safeguarding.  Children's behaviour is not managed in a positive way in order for them to understand what is expected and why.  Children's confidential records are not kept securely.  Resources provided for children to explore outside are not fit for purpose. For example, a sand play area is not fit for purpose. It is not fully resourced or covered when not in use.  Provision for children who want to sleep is not adequate. Young children are not given appropriate sleeping arrangements and bedding in order to promote good health.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure adults responsible for safeguarding have an up to date understanding of safeguarding issues and know the correct procedures to follow if they are concerned about a child or if an allegation is made about a household member 16/12/2016

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Due Date

 ensure strategies to manage children's behaviour are positive in supporting children to understand what is expected and why 16/12/2016

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Due Date

 ensure resources used for children in the garden area are fit for purpose and can be used safely by children 16/12/2016

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Due Date

 ensure sleeping arrangements are suitable, and adequate bedding is provided, particularly for babies and young children 16/12/2016

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Due Date

 ensure confidential information and records about children are held securely and only available to those who have a right or professional need to see them. 16/12/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed the policies and procedures that she uses when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she shares information with parents and other professionals about their children's care, learning and development.  The inspector looked at the space used for caring for children and the range of resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children who may attend.  The inspector observed records of how the childminder meets the educational programmes for children across the seven areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485154 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1056494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2015 and is registered on the Early Years register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare register. The childminder lives with her husband and son in a three bedroomed house with a garden. The family do not have pets.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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