Childminder in Bexley

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how to support children's development through a range of activities and opportunities. She talks about how she follows children's interests and observes them as they play and uses this information to plan for the children's next steps in their learning. The childminder is able to meet the learning and development needs of children. n The childminder has taken steps to improve her understanding of changes that must be notified to Ofsted. The childminder has ensured that Ofsted has the correct address of the premises on which childcare is provided. She discussed her plans to improve the registered premises and make sure they are suitable for children prior to commencing childminding again. n The childminder did not have records relating to individual children to demonstrate she has retained records for a reasonable period of time after children have left the provision. This means the childminder can not evidence

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when childcare has taken place. She was unable to provide information about children who had been cared for or any information about their care. This is a breach of the requirements of registration. n The childminder holds current public liability insurance and has recently updated her paediatric first-aid training. However, not all of the childminder's records were accessible and available during the inspection. Although the childminder had advance notification of the inspection, she did not ensure she had the records she needed at the premises to demonstrate to the inspector that her setting is safe and efficiently managed. n The childminder has updated her knowledge of safeguarding. She has familiarised herself with the local safeguarding procedures since moving to a different area. The childminder has an up-to-date safeguarding policy to help her take appropriate action if she has any concerns about a child in her care.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to manage children's behaviour and support their personal development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and two-way communication about children's developmental needs.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain records and ensure they are easily accessible to demonstrate that the setting is safe and efficiently managed 28/02/2025

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Due date

ensure records relating to individual children are retained for a reasonable period of time after the child has left the provision. 28/02/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY335863 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10316888 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She cares for children from domestic premises in Bexleyheath, in the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder operates all year round. She has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector requested key documentation from the childminder and viewed the documentation provided.

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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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Inspection activities

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