Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 18 November 2013

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to plan a range of age-appropriate activities to meet children's individual interests and to support their learning. n The childminder demonstrates secure safeguarding knowledge. She understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe, and the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's starting points and ongoing progress. She understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals to support children in their next steps in learning. n The childminder displays commitment to continue to improve her provision by keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she reads relevant documents and engages in training. n The childminder demonstrates appropriate understanding about how to promote positive behaviour. This is evident when she talks about giving children encouragement

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and praise to build their confidence. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For instance, children have regular opportunities for fresh air and to participate in active play when visiting local parks. n The childminder knows how to teach children to learn about the wider world. For example, she expresses the importance of celebrating a range of different cultural festivals, and encouraging children to value each other's similarities and differences.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about children's learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates and discussed her plans to continue to develop her provision.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the childminder's policies and procedures, and risk assessments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY271018 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10083041 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2013

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Erith, within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 3pm until 7pm, during term time only, providing after-school care.

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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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