Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 12 February 2019 Previous inspection date 1 June 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm and wider safeguarding issues. She knows the local reporting procedures to raise her concerns. The childminder regularly accesses safeguarding training and she has identified more in-depth training to build on her safeguarding knowledge and skills to an even higher level. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to further support children's care and learning. For example, she obtains information from teaching staff at the local schools children attend so that she can help children with their homework, such as practising handwriting skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's good health. For example, she provides breakfast before school and cooks nutritious meals for children every day after school. Children play a variety of physical games outdoors, including

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hoop games and football. n The childminder offers an extremely welcoming and stimulating environment for all children to have fun and engage in enjoyable experiences. For example, she says that children thoroughly enjoy playing bingo and card games together and making cards from art and craft materials to celebrate Valentine's Day. n The childminder reflects on her practice well to maintain her quality childcare. For example, she accesses regular training opportunities and meets with other local childminders to discuss childcare matters. The childminder includes parents in her self- evaluation process well, and she values what they say. For example, she provides regular parent questionnaires to seek their views and comments to help make further improvements.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector viewed evidence of suitability for the childminder and household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information with her and viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472186 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061973 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 June 2016

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The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides childcare from Monday to Friday, before and after school only, for most of the year.

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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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