Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2016 23 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to safeguard children to promote their ongoing welfare.  The childminder shows a strong commitment to keeping her knowledge up to date in relation to changes in teaching and learning, as well as with regard to welfare requirements.  The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards helping children to keep themselves safe.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to encourage children's sense of self-esteem and confidence to support their transitions to other settings. She explains how she helps children to develop the physical skills required in readiness for school.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to support children's ongoing learning and development through a fully comprehensive assessment programme. She demonstrates her understanding of how to observe, assess and plan for children's ongoing progress.  The childminder knows how to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles,

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The provision meets requirements

explaining how she will foster this through fresh air, exercise, diet and hygiene procedures.  The childminder is confident in her understanding of how to nurture children's individuality and how to provide a fully inclusive service.  The childminder has a sound knowledge of how to work with parents and other settings to provide a consistent approach to children's ongoing development and care.

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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 looked at documentation that relates to safeguarding and welfare, such as suitability checks for household members.  The inspector looked at the assessment programme used to monitor children's learning and development.  The inspector took into consideration the childminder's self-evaluation system.  The inspector looked at the areas used for childminding, both inside and outside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349460 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 1040155 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder operates term time only, from 7.45am until 6pm. The childminder has early years teacher status.

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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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