Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role in supporting children's emotional well- being and interest in learning. She demonstrates secure knowledge in relation to offering a broad curriculum and planning a range of activities to support children's development across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder displays clear knowledge about her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She is aware of the possible indicators of abuse and knows how to swiftly report any concerns to the relevant safeguarding professionals. n The childminder discusses the importance of effective partnership working with parents. She explains the benefits of gaining lots of key information from parents when new children join, to help the children to settle in. She also talks about the importance of developing open and transparent relationships in order to work together to provide children with continuity between her setting and

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their home. n The childminder demonstrates good knowledge in relation to teaching children about kindness, respect and how to play positively with other children. She discusses the importance of role modelling positive behaviour and providing children with plenty of opportunities to share and take turns. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development and helping them to lead healthy lifestyles. For instance, she discusses the health benefits of lots of active play and visits to the local parks. Furthermore, she discusses offering children a range of healthy and nutritious meals and helping them to understand about the benefits of eating a balanced diet. n The childminder discusses planning an interesting range of experiences to help children learn about diversity and the wider world. For instance, she describes celebrating a variety of cultural festivals throughout the year to help children to

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learn about each other's similarities and differences. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and shows commitment to keeping her professional development up to date. She attends a variety of training courses and has good links with the early years team in the local borough.

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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 EY372149 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10305022 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 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 6pm on Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 that into account when evaluating the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector their premises and discussed how they ensure all areas are safe and suitable. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements and working in partnership with parents. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of required documents, such as qualification and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

23 November 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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