Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to self-evaluation. She has accessed training to keep her safeguarding current and continues with her professional development. For example, she is completing an autism spectrum disorder training course to help her in planning to provide a more inclusive practice. n The childminder is able to explain how she would encourage children to develop independence through their play and daily routines. She knows how to be a good role model in order to promote good behaviour. She explains how she will support children's well-being and help children know how to show respect towards others. n The childminder understands the importance of observing and making assessments of children's progress. She discusses how she will use the information to identify their next steps in learning. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows what her responsibilities are and the steps she will take if

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she has a concern about a child in her care. n In discussion, the childminder talks about the information she will gather from parents before children start. She explains how this will help her to plan a curriculum for children, to meet their individual needs and support their development. n The childminder understands the importance of valuing and celebrating diversity. For example, she plans to use creative activities to teach children about different cultures and communities. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She plans to gather and share information about children's progress with their parents and additional settings, to provide a consistent approach to their care and education. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements in the early years foundation stage. She discusses how she intends to plan activities

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that support children's interests and encourage them to be active in their learning.

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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 2522317 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10208129 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 4 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 2019 and lives in Belvedere, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a home-based childcare qualification at level 3. She works in partnership with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider plans to use when caring for children. n A tour of the premises used for the purpose of childminding was completed by the inspector with the childminder. n The childminder discussed with the inspector her understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

21 April 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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