Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has clear procedures in place to ensure that any allegations made against her, or other household members, are dealt with appropriately. She fully understands her responsibilities in keeping children safe at all times. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm. She is aware of the social dangers children of all ages face, such as involvement in gangs or drug use. The childminder assesses her premises for risks on a daily basis. She ensures that children are aware of risks, and how to minimise them, such as learning to cross the road safely. n The childminder explains how she plans to use positive strategies to help children learn how to behave properly. For example, she encourages them to play games to support their understanding of how to share and take turns. n The childminder ensures children learn about the foods which help to keep them

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healthy. She explains how she teaches children the benefits of oral hygiene, often cleaning their own teeth after breakfast. The childminder describes how children enjoy the game of 'cleaning the dinosaur's teeth'. n The childminder recognises the need to create positive partnerships with parents. She keeps parents regularly informed about their child's learning and progress. The childminder liaises with other settings children attend, to maintain a consistency of learning and care. n When children join her setting, the childminder discusses their likes and dislikes with parents. She uses this information to identify their next steps in learning. She assesses children regularly and plans appropriate activities to meet their learning needs. Where she identifies gaps in learning, she discusses these with parents and they work together to address these. If children are still behind she seeks external advice.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is reflective about her practice. She is keen to extend her knowledge and skills through further training, particularly into special educational needs. n The childminder plans a range of interesting and engaging activities, often using the children's suggestions. For example, she explains how they enjoy sensory play in mud, sand and water. She describes how children learn about the comparative language of mathematics, such as bigger, smaller and shorter. The childminder explains how children learn to recognise shapes and numbers, outside in the local environment. n Children enjoy trips to the local parks and places of interest. They make the most of the opportunities to climb and run and this helps their physical development. The childminder explains how children explore the natural world with magnifying glasses, identifying centipedes and other minibeasts. n The childminder understands the importance of providing opportunities to

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develop communication and language skills. She knows that children need time to gather their thoughts and ideas before responding to a question. The childminder reads regularly with the children and teaches them familiar songs and rhymes.

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This provision meets requirements

12 September 2022 n The childminder encourages children to make marks in different ways, such as painting with water. She explains that during puddle walks, children splash in the puddles and make footprints with their wet wellies. The childminder explains how these experiences help to enrich children's lives.

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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 2540174 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10215339 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. She lives in Thamesmead in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round. She provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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 and the inspector toured the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the activities and experiences offered to children to support their learning. n The childminder explained her role and responsibilities in keeping children safe at all times. n The inspector viewed documents relating to safeguarding and the suitability of adults to work with children.

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12 September 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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12 September 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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