Childminder in Bexley

Inspection date 8 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is knowledgeable about how to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She knows how to recognise and respond to any child protection concerns. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to gather information about what children can do when they first start to attend the setting, and plan activities to help support the next stage in their development, such as moving on to nursery or school. n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to encourage children's positive behaviour. She talks about teaching children about expectations at the setting and being kind and respectful to others. n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification and public liability

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This provision meets requirements

insurance, as required. n The childminder understands how to continually evaluate her practice. For example, she talks about how she completes training courses, accesses a range of reading materials and seeks the views of parents and children to help her drive improvement.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed all areas that are used for childminding. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including training certificates, children's records, policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536321 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10090217 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 3 - 14 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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