Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 October 2015 3 April 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not make sure that all records and documents are available for inspection as required.  The childminder does not have public liability insurance as required. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not have written procedures for safeguarding and complaints as required by the Childcare Register.  The childminder knows how to recognise the possible signs that a child is at risk of harm and knows what to do if she has concerns.  The childminder understands how to work with parents and other professionals to support children's learning and development. She knows how to extend this to help parents with children's learning at home.  The childminder is aware of how to observe and monitor children's development. She understands the importance of providing a range of individual and group activities and play opportunities.  The childminder understands the importance of reviewing her practice and developing

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The provision does not meet requirements

her skills to provide better opportunities for children's learning.  The childminder knows how to support children to value themselves as individuals and help them to understand others who may be different to them.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 16/11/2015

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed in the event of a complaint being made by a parent/carer 16/11/2015

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Due Date

 ensure that public liability insurance is in place 28/10/2015  ensure that all required documents are available and accessible for inspection. 01/12/2015

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector viewed available documentation.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and development.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she would keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY234292 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 812645 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 3 April 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder operates her service from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year rounds except family holidays. The childminder has an appropriate Level 5 qualification. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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