Garner, Wendy Marie

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n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to keep children safe and to support their understanding of keeping themselves safe. She has up-to- date knowledge and information regarding child abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child in her care. She informs her assistant of any changes to child protection procedures and provides her with the relevant knowledge to update her skills. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She has a strong knowledge of how children learn and how to promote their ongoing development through play and positive interaction. She understands the importance of using information from parents to initiate a programme of activities and play to promote children's next steps in their learning. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses her experiences to

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provide a sensitive approach to supporting children, particularly with communication delays. She demonstrates her knowledge of working alongside parents and other professionals to provide a consistent approach to care and learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's physical well-being. She talks about providing healthy foods for children, encouraging them to make healthy choices from a range of options available to them. She demonstrates the importance of hygiene routines and encouraging children's oral health. She shows a clear understanding of encouraging physical exercise and daily fresh air to develop children's enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has a professional attitude towards keeping her knowledge up to date. She searches for the latest practices and gains the latest information through support networks. She works alongside her assistant to ensure both

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have the same access to training to enable them to provide a consistent approach to meeting individual children's needs. n The childminder keeps all of her required documentation up to date. She displays relevant information for parents, such as complaints posters, registration certificate and first-aid details. She shares policies and procedures with parents and provides them with current information about the activities and events that their children are involved in. n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards promoting children's emotional well-being. She talks about the importance of being a positive role model for children to support their understanding of appropriate behaviour towards their peers. She talks about encouraging children to develop rules and boundaries for the setting to support their understanding of social skills. She talks about incorporating independence and self-help skills into their daily

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routines to help support their readiness for school.

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This provision meets requirements

9 August 2022 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 2554365 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10232072 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 2019. She lives in Bexley, Kent. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She works with an assistant. Both childminder and assistant hold a level 3 qualification.

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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 discussed how she plans to promote children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she plans to promote children's safeguarding and welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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9 August 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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9 August 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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