Childminder in Bromley

Inspection date 28 August 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates appropriate knowledge of how to support children's learning and development. For example, she talks about different age-appropriate activities that she intends to plan to help children to learn new knowledge and skills. n The childminder knows how to assess and monitor children's new achievements and progress. She demonstrates clear knowledge of how to support children to close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and establishing good two-way communication. She knows how to gather relevant information from them when their children start and to work closely together to promote consistency of care. n The childminder displays secure safeguarding knowledge. She can identify potential signs that indicate children may be at risk of harm and understands how to seek additional support in order to help to keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to carry out risk assessments to identify and minimise any hazards to children both indoors and on outings. n The childminder shows a clear understanding of the importance of supporting children to lead healthy lifestyles. This is illustrated when she talks about helping children to be active and encouraging them to eat healthy and nutritious foods. n The childminder displays appropriate knowledge in relation to promoting positive behaviour in children. She highlights the importance of building children's confidence, giving frequent praise and offering explanations about expected behaviour. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her professional development up to date. For instance, she attends new training to enhance her knowledge and skills and reflects on changes she can make to improve the service she would like to offer.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home to assess that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to keep children safe and promote their welfare. n The inspector looked at essential documentation, including training certificates and suitability check information. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to monitor and evaluate the quality of the provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537757 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10091550 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works seven days a week from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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Registers

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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