Childminder in Bexley

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not give enough consideration to children's sleeping arrangements to ensure that children can rest in a safe, clean and suitable environment. Risk assessment is an area that has been identified for improvement at one of the childminder's prior inspections and she has not been able to sustain positive changes in relation to this. n The childminder does not keep her wider safeguarding knowledge up to date. This is apparent as she does not understand how to recognise and respond to concerns that a child or family may be drawn into extreme groups or be at risk of radicalisation. Despite this gap in her knowledge, the childminder demonstrates awareness of how to recognise a range of other safeguarding concerns and knows how to gain advice to help to protect children's welfare. n The childminder does not identify and promptly address key areas for improvement through regular evaluation of the provision. This means that she

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This provision does not meet requirements

does not always recognise how children's experiences can be enhanced and maximised. n The childminder shows appropriate knowledge of the learning and development requirements and how she will encourage children's learning across the different curriculum areas. n The childminder recognises the value of working with parents. For instance, she talks about gaining information about their children's needs and routines when they first settle in, and about the importance of daily feedback and ongoing communication. n The childminder displays appropriate knowledge of how to support children's behaviour. For instance, she explains that she will give frequent praise and encouragement and offer explanations about expected behaviour and boundaries. n The childminder discusses the benefits of working closely with parents to give the children healthy snacks and meals. She also highlights the importance of regularly taking children outdoors to be active.

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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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Due date

ensure that all areas of the home that are used to care for children are appropriately assessed for potential risks, with particular regard to ensuring sleeping arrangements are safe, clean and suitable 19/12/2019

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Due date

improve safeguarding knowledge, with particular regard to recognising and responding to concerns regarding behaviours that raise concerns about families being drawn into radicalisation (the 'Prevent' duty). 19/12/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313905 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10083512 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 0 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Thamesmead, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and viewed the areas of her home used for the purpose of childminding. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the importance of keeping children safe. n A discussion was held with the childminder about how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed how the childminder monitors and evaluates the quality of the provision. n A range of documentation was viewed, including the childminder's first-aid qualification and household members' suitability check information.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

28 November 2019 28 November 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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