Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands safeguarding procedures, can identify children at risk of harm and is up to date with new legislation. She knows to ensure any assistants are suitable to work with children and she knows to offer coaching and supervision to help develop their professional practice.  The childminder explains how she will carry out risk assessments of her premises and when on outings to help keep children safe.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour, to help them understand the consequences of their behaviour and respect others around them.  The childminder describes how she will observe and assess children's learning and provide effective play opportunities to help them make progress in their development.  The childminder understands how to evaluate her provision to help improve her practice and meet the needs of the children.  The childminder explains how she will work with parents to continue children's care and

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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 held discussions with the childminder about her childcare practices.  The inspector conducted a tour of the childminder's home to view areas intended for childminding purposes and checked the suitability of toys and resources available.  The inspector sampled a range of relevant documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training certificates, assessment reports and information records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496571 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 1037806 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Greenwich. The childminder is available throughout the year, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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