Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Bexley
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- Inspection date verified
11 Aug 2022
- Inspectors verified
Kimberley Luckham
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2569374
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. p.2
- She is able to talk confidently about how she will implement the curriculum for each of the seven areas of learning. p.2
- The childminder can explain the skills and knowledge she would like children to have in preparation for their move to school. p.2
- For example, she recognises the importance of children being able to independently manage their personal hygiene. p.2
- The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. p.2
- She explains how she would use this information to plan for children's future learning and individual interests. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with other professionals and parents. p.2
- She explains how the regular sharing of children's developmental information can enable parents to support children's p.2
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Records & policies2
“She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 403
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 44, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 18 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. She is able to talk confidently about how she will implement the curriculum for each of the seven areas of learning. The childminder can explain the skills and knowledge she would like children to have in preparation for their move to school. For example, she recognises the importance of children being able to independently manage their personal hygiene. n The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments to monitor children's progress. She explains how she would use this information to plan for children's future learning and individual interests. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with other professionals and parents. She explains how the regular sharing of children's developmental information can enable parents to support children's
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This provision meets requirements
continuity of progress at home. n The childminder talks about how she plans to promote positive behaviour. She recognises the importance of giving clear and consistent messages to promote children's awareness of what is expected of them, their respect of others and ability to share. n The childminder states how she uses risk assessments to identify potential hazards in her environment and minimises these, so it will be safe and secure for children. She is able to talk about how she will ensure children are able to be physically active and how she will promote their good health. n The childminder shows an ongoing commitment to update her knowledge and engage in professional development. She regularly evaluates the quality of her provision to make continual improvements. n The childminder has a strong understanding of her role to protect children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a
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This provision meets requirements
child's welfare. She understands the potential signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm, including exposure to extremist views and behaviours.
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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 2569374 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10239222 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 2020. She lives in Belvedere within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care on weekdays, all year round.
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Inspection activities
n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she plans to organise the setting. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. She viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.
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Inspection activities
11 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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Inspection activities
11 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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