Childminder in Kent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the early years foundation stage curriculum. She knows how to provide an inclusive and challenging curriculum to help children build on what they already know and make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments to identify what children need to learn next and plan to support their learning further. She knows the importance of working in close partnership with parents to help provide consistency in meeting children's care and learning needs. n The childminder understands her duty to keep children safe. She uses risk assessment well to identify and eliminate any potential hazards within her home to help keep children safe. The childminder is aware of the procedures she needs to follow if there are concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to help

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keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of giving consistent messages and setting clear rules and expectations for behaviour, to help children learn about what is expected of them. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children to lead healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for daily outdoor play and encourages parents to send in healthy lunches and snacks. These arrangements help to support children's physical well-being.

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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 2634241 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10381379 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 14 December 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Erith within the London Borough of Bexley. The childminder provides care, Monday to Friday, most times of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder delivers their early years provision, including how to plan for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed safeguarding arrangements at the setting, including procedures in place to safeguard children's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding and discussed with the childminder risk assessments in place to keep children safe.

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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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