Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken positive steps to meet the actions of her previous inspection. She recognises the need to plan for her professional development. The childminder is aware that this will help her to continuously update her practice and understanding. As a result, she has liaised with other childminders to further develop her practice and understanding of teaching. Additionally, she completed training to learn more about how to support children's emotional well- being. n The childminder has developed an insight about children's emotional development. She understands how to manage children's behaviour in age- appropriate ways and how to support them to manage their own feelings and emotions. n The childminder has taken steps to ensure that her home is safe and suitable for children. She describes how she will complete daily checks to help her identify and remove any potential hazards to children. She explains that this includes

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storing any hazardous items out of reach of children. She knows how to complete risk assessments for trips. n The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of the early years foundation stage curriculum. She discusses how she will observe children to find out where they are in their learning. She explains how she will use this information to plan activities to extend children's learning further. The childminder talks about how she will incorporate children's interests into activities to extend their learning. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years old and to share these with parents. n The childminder is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents, outside agencies and other providers. She knows the value of how this helps to meet children's needs and to ensure continuity of their learning and progress. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

She plans to provide children with nutritious snacks and regular opportunities to enjoy fresh air and exercise. The childminder discusses how she will provide a variety of daily opportunities for children to learn outside. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe from harm. She understands what constitutes a child protection issue and how to refer a concern about a child's welfare to the relevant agency.

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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 2634241 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10246683 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 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Erith within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care, Monday to Friday, most times of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder held a number of discussions relating to recommendations and actions from her previous inspection. The childminder was able to discuss how she had addressed these. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she keeps her home secure when children are present. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her policies and procedures and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

14 December 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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14 December 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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