Childminder 115494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 February 2017 15 December 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises the benefits of building positive partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. She is aware of the need for a consistent approach to help support children's progress and quality of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children to help keep them safe and protect their well-being. For instance, she knows what to do and who to contact if there are any concerns about children's safety and welfare.  The childminder knows how to closely monitor and track children's progress. She understands how children learn, and how to support them to make progress in their learning and help prepare them for school.  The childminder continues to evaluate her practice and keep up to date with new ideas. For example, she attends training and carries out independent research.  The childminder understands the importance of developing children's positive

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour. For example, she plans to teach them to be polite, show respect and behave well.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to establish partnerships with parents and other early years professionals.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and child protection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about how she will self-evaluate and review practice, and keep up to date with new early years ideas and practice.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how children learn and develop, including the ways she plans to monitor and track their progress.  The inspector looked at documents and policies that the childminder intends to use when minding children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 115494 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1070154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She offers her service, Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. There were no children on roll in the early years age range group at the time of the inspection.

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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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Telephone number

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