Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 31 May 2019 Previous inspection date 12 December 2014

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has limited knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She does not know what to do if an allegation is made against her. Furthermore, she does not have sufficient understanding of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty guidance. n The childminder has a weak understanding of the learning and development requirements. She does not fully understand how to plan activities to help children make good progress in all areas of their development. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in children's care needs. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles. She is aware of the importance of providing children with healthy meals, drinking water and plenty of opportunity to be physically active. n The childminder understands how to help support children's positive behaviour, self-

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This provision does not meet requirements

esteem and independence. n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance, as required.

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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, with particular regard to action taken in the event of an allegation being made 10/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain a sufficient knowledge and understanding of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015, to keep children safe from harm 10/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a secure knowledge of how to plan and provide a range of activities to support children's development across all areas of learning. 10/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used by the children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including records, policies and procedures and viewed the childminder's public liability insurance.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361781 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10104437 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Belvedere, Kent. She operates for most of the year, before and after school, Monday to Friday.

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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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