Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2015 19 May 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. There are suitable systems to assess children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder understands how to provide a variety of interesting and challenging activities and experiences for children across all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information and working in partnership with parents in order to identify and meet children's needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and is aware of her responsibility to protect children's welfare. She understands the importance of reporting any concerns she has about a child in her care to help to keep them safe.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards ongoing professional development. She has completed all of the recommendations and actions made at her last inspection. She

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The provision meets requirements

regularly attends training courses to update her knowledge and skills.  The childminder's home is welcoming and she provides a wide range of toys, materials and equipment to promote children's learning and development.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed educational programmes and teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed resources.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414843 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 845142 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her husband and young child in Orpington Kent. The childminder uses all areas of her home for childminding. There is fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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