Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2017 25 November 2016

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not completed suitability checks for all adults who live in the household. She was unable to provide evidence of any action she has taken in this regard.  The childminder has not fully updated her knowledge of safeguarding. She does not know how to prevent children from being drawn towards extreme views. She does not understand the importance of monitoring children's attendance.  Self-evaluation is not fully effective to help identify all areas of weakness. This has resulted in breaches of legal requirements. This also applies to the Childcare Register.  The childminder has improved her knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour positively and plans to work in partnership with parents in this regard. She has a suitable understanding of how children learn at various stages of their development.  The childminder ensures equipment and resources are safe for children's use, including

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The provision does not meet requirements

arrangements for children to sleep or rest. Appropriate arrangements are in place to store children's records confidentially.

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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

 take prompt action to ensure that all adults living in the household have relevant checks completed to confirm their suitability 01/06/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that the person responsible for safeguarding has up-to-date knowledge of current guidelines. 01/06/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assessed her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector took a tour of the premises and assessed if equipment and resources are safe for use by the children.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents including the policies and procedures for safeguarding and complaints.  The inspector discussed with the childminder about the arrangements for working in partnership with parents.  The inspector assessed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485154 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1082314 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 25 November 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in September 2015. She provides childcare every weekday, for most of the year. The childminder holds early years professional status.

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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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