Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She knows the signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date through training. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She describes her broad and balanced curriculum that takes individual needs and children's age and stage of development into account. n The childminder knows how to monitor children's individual learning needs and plan activities to help them make good progress and get ready for the next stage of learning. n The childminder described how she would help children learn about their local community and the world around them. For instance, through visits to the park, library and walks in the local area. n The childminder would help children learn to respect each other and learn about

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the differences between themselves and others. For example, she would learn words in a child's home language and celebrate festivals that children celebrate at home to help them feel welcome and build their self-esteem. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents. For instance, she would communicate with parents regularly about children's progress and give parents ideas of how to support their child at home. This would support the continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder explains that it is important for children to learn to do things for themselves. For instance, she would help them learn how to use the toilet independently in preparation for going to school. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for further development. She shows commitment to improving her service and the outcomes for children through taking part in relevant training.

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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 EY392840 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10264951 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She works with her husband, who is also a childminder, in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates all year round from Monday to Friday. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 this into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding and the resources that the childminder provides. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children in her care. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's insurance and current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

3 April 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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3 April 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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