Childminder in Bexley

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities. For example, to promote children's welfare. She is aware of different safeguarding issues and knows the appropriate procedures to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She knows to report allegations against her or other household members to the appropriate agency and Ofsted. The childminder understands the importance of risk assessments. She has clear systems for dealing with children's accidents, incidents and injuries. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the importance of working with other professionals. This includes how she will support children with additional needs, special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows the value of partnership with parents to provide consistency and support for children. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of how to

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support and promote children's positive behaviour. For example, how she will help children to understand simple rules, boundaries and routines. She will help children to understand about respecting each other, being kind, considerate and compassionate. The childminder describes how she will support children to understand their feelings to help them learn to self-regulate. n The childminder has a clear knowledge of how to promote children's physical development and well-being. She intends to provide children with fresh, healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. The childminder explains how these will be in line with children's individual dietary requirements to help support children's good health. The childminder describes activities and experiences she will provide to ensure children will have daily exercise to promote a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting children's learning and

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development. She understands the importance of supporting children's communication and language. She clearly demonstrates how she intends to plan and provide a curriculum based on the individual needs of children. The childminder knows the value of monitoring children's progress and describes how she will complete the progress check between the age of two and three years. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion how she will evaluate her knowledge, skills, practice and provision to ensure continuous improvement that will benefit children.

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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 EY542077 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10380582 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Erith, Kent. She operates during term time, on Monday to Friday from 7am to 6.30pm. The childminder provides funded early education for children under the age of five.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder toured the areas of the home that will be used for childminding and discussed safety and suitability of these areas. n The childminder provided documentation on requests, which were viewed and discussed. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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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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