Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has made a good start to her childminding career. She has worked hard to develop the setting and support the needs of children and their families. The childminder describes how she develops good parent partnerships by keeping parents informed through regular daily updates and pictures. She shares how she also invite parents in for open mornings and shares children's scrapbooks with them. Parents comment on how much they would recommend the childminder and that they like the range of activities she provides and the flexibility of the service she offers. n The childminder understands the importance of children being settled and secure for them to thrive in their learning and development. She describes how she gets to know them well before planning next steps for them. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations for children, such as clear house rules and boundaries. She understands the

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importance of modelling behaviours that children can follow, such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' to each other and using good manners. For example, she teaches them how to share by using visual sand timers. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She continues to attend regular online training provided by the local authority, which supports her own professional development. The childminder and her co-childminder meet to discuss any improvements that need to be made and then put things in place to develop and improve the setting further. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. She knows the signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows what she will do and who she will report any concerns to. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to learn about the diverse world they live in. She describes how she will teach children about other

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cultures and learn about different festivals. The childminder shares how she will help children to learn about life in modern Britain. She will help children to make choices, including food on the menus and helping them to decide the places they would like to visit on day trips.

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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 2597932 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10260015 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley, and works with another childminder. She provides care on weekdays, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most parts of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to ensure that she remains suitable to be registered.

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Inspection activities

13 March 2023 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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13 March 2023 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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