Childminder in Bexley

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has a poor understanding of risk assessment. She does not identify all risks in her home, such as household cleaning liquids and sprays that are not stored safely. She does not keep a first-aid box, as required, and lacks understanding of how to ensure infants are placed down to sleep safely. n The childminder understands how to plan and provide activities to help children make progress in all areas of learning. She knows how to seek advice when children do not develop as expected. She understands how to assess children's progress from their starting points. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children how to respect others, to share and take turns, and behave well. She understands how to provide a welcoming, inclusive setting, where all children can join in equally. n The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may cause her concern about a child's welfare. She knows how to report any child protection

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concerns, or any allegations of abuse against her. n The childminder knows how to help children learn about being healthy and staying safe. She recognises how to help them become independent, confident, and well prepared for school. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, other providers, and professionals to meet children's individual needs. She knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and those who speak English as an additional language.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve understanding of the requirements for risk assessment, so that risks within the home are identified and managed, to promote the safety of any children you may care for 24/02/2022

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Due date

10 February 2022 ensure that a first-aid box is always accessible and includes appropriate content for use with children 24/02/2022

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Due date

develop an understanding of how to place infants down to sleep safely, in line with latest government safety guidance. 24/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307322 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10120014 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 18 February 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Slade Green, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4. She offers a flexible service throughout most of the year.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of training certificates and a sample of the records and documentation that she uses when childminding. n The inspector asked the childminder about her understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she will meet the learning and development requirements when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

10 February 2022 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

10 February 2022 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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