Childminder EY304252

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the early years curriculum. She can explain how to provide challenging activities for different-aged children, across all the areas of learning. She intends to build on what children already know to help them increase their skills further. n The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has public liability insurance and maintains her first-aid qualification. The childminder completes regular checks to ensure any hazards are removed and organises her home to provide a safe place for children to play and learn. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the importance of sharing information with relevant professionals if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the value of developing strong partnerships with

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parents and the school the children attend. She shares information and provides regular feedback to support continuity in the children's care and learning. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour. She has consistent boundaries in place and provides praise and encouragement. The childminder reinforces good manners and teaches children to learn respect for others. n The childminder describes how she gives clear messages about healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious meals and includes children's ideas in the menus. Children walk to school and have opportunities to play outside to increase their physical skills. n The childminder understands how to provide an inclusive setting by meeting individual needs and promoting children's uniqueness. For example, children celebrate each other's cultural festivals and learn words from different languages that their friends at the setting speak.

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n The childminder is committed to developing her practice further. She identifies areas for further development and seeks views from the children and parents. The childminder is accessing further training to increase her knowledge and skills.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304252 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10120495 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates between the hours of 7.30am to 9am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm, during term time, and all day during the holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification. At the time of the inspection, there were no children in the early years age range on roll.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum is delivered. n The inspector viewed the resources and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector read feedback from parents and children and took their views into account. n The inspector sampled documentation, including qualifications and suitability of adults living in the home.

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17 October 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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17 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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