Childminder EY542975

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder aims to provide a nurturing and caring environment for children who attend this setting. There is a strong emphasis on physical activity that supports development across all seven areas of learning. For example, walks to and from school, trips to the park and local playgroups for younger children. The routine is structured and well thought out with activities that enable children to develop curiosity of the world around them and build on their social skills. n The childminder fosters a love for reading books and visits the local library daily. Children get to experience reading buddies provided and participate in other activities such as play dough making. Along with reading, the childminder aims to provide other opportunities for all children to enhance their communication and language skills. For example, rhyme time at the playgroup, singing, dancing at home and meaningful conversations.

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n Healthy lifestyles and safety practices are promoted daily. The childminder shares how she intends on teaching all children about road safety, stranger danger and good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. She intends to provide healthy meals and snacks and work with the parents to meet individual needs and preferences. n The childminder talks about how she will promote positive behaviour. She understands how to support children's emotional development through role modelling, being kind, having good manners, being patient and giving praise and rewards. She highlighted the importance of getting to know each child's likes and dislikes to build a secure relationship with them. n Celebrating diversity is promoted as she aims to find ways that encourage children in her care to experience and learn about others. The childminder can show how she incorporates events such as Black History Month and how children

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value and respect each other by learning about culture and differences. n The childminder has established links with the local school and early years professionals such as the childminder forum. She can explain what support is available for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and how she will assist with the transition to the next stage of education. n The childminder can demonstrate how she considers the children's health and well-being by working closely with families. She describes her process of knowing what information to gather and share with parents at the starting point. Tracking children's development and meeting with parents is intended to take place on a regular basis to discuss and monitor children's progress. n A commitment to professional development was shown by the childminder, including training in safeguarding and the early years foundation stage. The childminder was able to demonstrate how this training informs her daily practice

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and the importance of keeping up to date with relevant changes.

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This provision meets requirements

12 September 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 EY542975 Local authority Bexley Inspection number 10398760 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley. She operates from Monday to Thursday, all year round, from 7am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation. n The feedback from parents was obtained through email and viewed by the inspector. n The inspector was shown around the premises by the childminder.

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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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