Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n Although the childminder is not currently caring for children, she has ensured that her records and knowledge around the early years foundation stage remain up to date and relevant. She continues to engage in training with her local authority, as well as other online platforms. The childminder recognises the importance of this in preparation for when she starts caring for children once again. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children and families with a flexible settling-in period that builds their confidence in a new environment. She describes how she will spend time talking with parents and carers during this time. The childminder explains that this will help to build up a picture of children's learning to plan for what they need to learn next. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's independence and giving them choices within the day. She describes how she

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This provision meets requirements

will promote children's independence in self-care routines, allowing them time and space to complete tasks, such as putting on their shoes and coats without help. n The childminder understands the importance of having rules and boundaries in place, so children understand the expectations in her setting. She describes how she will design these rules with children and regularly hold discussions to reinforce them. The childminder talks about the strategies that she will teach children, such as the importance of sharing and including games and visual cues, like timers. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents for the benefit of consistency in children's learning and development. She describes the different ways she will keep parents up to date. This includes through verbal communication daily, text and regular dedicated meetings to discuss children's development and their next steps in learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing an inclusive environment for all children. She describes the reasonable adjustments she would make for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and how she will support children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder recognises the importance of promoting tolerance and respect, and ensuring that children are kind and caring to their peers. n The childminder has a robust understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and abuse. She has vigorous risk assessments in place for all areas of the setting, as well as for regular trips she will take with children. The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place for the recording and reporting of any concerns she has regarding children.

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This provision meets requirements

17 December 2024 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 EY271018 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10368113 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 8 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Erith, within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder works during term time, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around 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 childminder and inspector discussed the arrangements for safeguarding children from harm and abuse. n The inspector and the childminder held discussions around the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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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17 December 2024 17 December 2024 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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