Childminder in Bexley

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She is aware of her role to support children in their learning and how to provide age- appropriate experiences to help children to make progress. The childminder recognises her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and share her findings with parents. n The childminder knows the importance of establishing partnerships with parents and other professionals, to have a shared approach to meeting children's needs. n The childminder understands the importance of maintaining children's good health. She knows the need to provide children with daily opportunities outdoors, such as playing in the local park or taking them on outings in the local community. n The childminder knows how to positively manage children's behaviour effectively. She explains how she will support children to share and take turns

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This provision meets requirements

through their play. n The childminder understands her role to safeguard children. For example, she will make sure that children use the internet safely and help children to learn about this. The childminder is aware of child protection procedures and knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant agencies.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY549770 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10193888 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Slade Green, Bexley. The childminder works all year round, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 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 gave the inspector a tour of the premises and discussed its use for childminding, as well as risk assessment. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector sampled documentation, including suitability checks, public liability insurance and qualification certificates.

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Inspection activities

9 November 2021 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

9 November 2021 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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