Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 August 2015 13 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

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

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the importance of working with other settings to best support continuity for children's care and education.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her role to safeguard children. She is aware of the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date and how to minimise risks in the environment to keep children safe.  The childminder has a sound understanding of how to complete appropriate observation and assessment of children's learning. She knows how to plan a range of activities to help individual children make progress.  The childminder is aware of how to work with parents to gain children's starting points. She knows how to track children's learning and how to offer and seek additional support if required.  The childminder recognises the importance of continually developing her practice. She plans to seek the views of children and parents in order to evaluate what she does. The

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The provision meets requirements

childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional 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 held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector viewed all areas of the property that would be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children to make progress in their learning and development.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333114 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 812926 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Orpington, Kent. She runs her service weekdays, except Tuesdays all year round except bank holidays and family holidays. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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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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