Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is enthusiastic during discussions about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create engaging learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support all children to make good progress across the curriculum. This includes those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder recognises the importance of close partnerships with parents and other professionals, including other settings children may attend. She understands the value of sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder is professional and well organised. She successfully implements policies and procedures to support her practice. The environment is clean, safe and secure. Risk assessments of her home and regular outings help to reduce hazards and enable the childminder to promote children's safety and welfare

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effectively. She understands her responsibility and procedures to follow should she be concerned that a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder knows the importance of reflecting on future improvements and on the quality of practice to improve her skills and knowledge. She achieves this through regular meetings, attending forums and courses as well as reading and independent research. n The childminder understands how to manage behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to be confident and respectful to each other. The childminder explains how she helps children to develop these skills needed for future learning. n The childminder recognises the impact of a gradual settling-in process to focus on children's well-being and to build close emotional bonds with them. She explains the approach she would take to ensure that children are supported effectively.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to help children lead a healthy lifestyle, such as through spending time outdoors, healthy snacks and meals, and being physically active.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548557 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10143530 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Erith, Kent. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's curriculum and how she monitors the impact for children. n The inspector looked around the areas of the property used for childminding. n Relevant documents were looked at and discussed with the childminder. n The childminder discussed how she intends to keep children safe from harm.

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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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