Childminder in Bexley

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not meet all the requirements of her registration. This has an impact on the quality of care that children will receive. For example, she does not have a secure understanding of how to minimise possible risks to children, in order to keep them safe. The childminder does not demonstrate a suitable understanding regarding adults who are not working directly with children, but have safeguarding responsibilities, consuming alcohol on the premises when children are present. This puts children at risk of harm. n The childminder fails to ensure that assistants working directly with children receive appropriate training and are effectively supervised. This lack of oversight limits the assistants' ability to deliver high-quality care and learning experiences. n The childminder does not demonstrate an understanding of how to implement a well-structured, sequenced and ambitious curriculum. She displays a limited

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understanding of children's learning and development. The childminder lacks a secure knowledge of how to plan and deliver the areas of learning effectively, to support children's progress. n The childminder does not have a clear grasp of how to observe, assess or monitor children's development accurately. This lack of awareness hinders her ability to identify children's individual needs and plan appropriately for their next steps in learning. As a result, the childminder does not understand how to provide children with the support they need to make the required progress in their learning. n The childminder describes her approach to promoting positive behaviour by engaging children in discussions about their actions. She explains that she will provide them with space when appropriate, alongside offering reassurance and cuddles. n The childminder explains the importance of promoting good hygiene routines

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with children. She discusses how she will support this by teaching children to wash their hands thoroughly after using the toilet and before mealtimes. Additionally, the childminder aims to encourage healthy lifestyles by offering children healthy meals and fresh drinking water. n The childminder explains the importance of building effective partnerships with parents and carers, and other professionals. She describes how this will support children with a consistent approach to achieving their goals.

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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

ensure no-one consumes alcohol in or on the premises when children are present 11/07/2025

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Due date

undertake training and regular professional development to ensure children are provided with a high-quality curriculum that helps them learn and develop new skills 11/07/2025

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Due date

ensure that supervision and training of assistants is sufficient to enable them to have a good understanding of how to meet children's individual needs. 11/07/2025

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Due date

refine the curriculum to ensure it explicitly outlines the intended learning outcomes for children, reflects their individual needs and stages of development and provides an appropriate level of challenge to support them to make good progress 11/07/2025

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Due date

improve assessments to understand children's stage of development and how to plan and deliver appropriate and enjoyable activities which build on what each child already knows and can do. 11/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538575 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10402091 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 18 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and provides care in Welling, in the London Borough of Bexley. She works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision with the childminder and they discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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