Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 21 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to safeguard children and keep them safe. She is aware of the possible signs that indicate children might be at risk of harm. The childminder knows who to contact in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She has a range of interesting toys and resources to support varying age and stage of children's learning and cover all areas of the educational programme. The childminder knows how to monitor children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of partnership working, for example with parents, carers, professionals and other providers. She knows that this is necessary to ensure children's individual needs are consistently met and to maintain continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She works

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closely with parents to promote healthy eating and provides children with opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She understands how she can help children to learn about the world around them and how to respect others. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates her provision to plan future developments to benefit children. She completes training to update her knowledge and skills and improve her practice.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration suitability checks and qualifications. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed

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documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the childminder's evaluation system.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412393 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10061877 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Biggin Hill, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder's daughter occasionally works with her as an assistant.

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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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