Childminder 2717921

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She shares how she will teach children how to stay safe during local trips and outings. For example, by wearing high-visibility jackets, carrying contact details, and learning about road safety. She also recognises the importance of keeping her training up to date to maintain children's safety and welfare at all times. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child development and how children learn. She describes how she will identify children's starting points when they join her care and use ongoing observations and assessments to track their progress. The childminder shares how her plans will be tailored to individual needs and include engaging activities that support all areas of learning. For example, through play, the childminder will introduce simple mathematical ideas, such as counting and comparing quantities.

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n The childminder recognises the importance of parent partnerships. She explains how she will share information about the child with the families and ensure open communication with them to support the child's stage of development. For example, she will have discussions around assessments with the families and how they can extend children's learning at home through daily feedback. n The childminder values the importance of community experiences to broaden children's understanding of the world. She shares how she will make good use of local amenities, such as parks, where children learn about nature and seasonal changes. These experiences will be extended back in the setting through discussion and play, strengthening children's knowledge and curiosity. n The childminder describes how she will support children to develop their personal, social and emotional skills, through positive reinforcements and activities. The childminder explains how this should allow children to start to

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understand their emotions through labelling and build sense of friendship through sharing activities. The childminder describes how she will promote positive behaviour through setting boundaries and expectations. n The childminder discusses the importance of healthy lifestyles, ensuring the children have access to this. She describes how she will help families understand the importance of healthy eating. For example, making sure the lunch bags are packed with healthy and nutritious options. Children will be provided with healthy snacks and discussions around healthy choices. They will have daily access to outdoor play and the childminder explains how she will support them in developing physical skills. n The childminder shares how she is committed to ensuring her knowledge and skills are kept up to date. She will ensure all mandatory training, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid, are embedded and how she can further

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develop her skills. For example, using her connections with other childminders to gain more knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

28 July 2025 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 2717921 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10394712 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives Welling, Bexley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum would be implemented and the impact that will have on children's learning.

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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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28 July 2025 28 July 2025 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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