Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n A spacious and well-organised home environment is available for children to enjoy their play. The childminder has a range of toys, books and resources available for children. She describes how she will use these to support children's learning. n Safeguarding training and regular reviews help to provide the childminder with an in-depth knowledge of child protection issues. She understands all the signs that may indicate a child is at risk, including wider issues such as internet safety. The childminder knows the procedures well, and explains to who she would refer her concerns to keep children safe. n The childminder understands how children learn. She has documentation to record children's progress, including the progress check for children aged between two to three years. The childminder explains her methods of working in partnership with parents to support children's best progress. n The childminder knows how to engage children's positive attitudes and good

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behaviour. She explains how she will help children to care for others and share their toys. The childminder describes how she will use resources, such as a 'boredom bottle', to stimulate and engage the cooperation of all children with interesting activities. n The childminder understands how to promote children's awareness of healthy eating and the benefit of exercise. There is a spacious garden and resources available for children to enjoy active play in the fresh air. n The childminder has experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she works with parents, carers and other agencies to provide the best support for children and families. n The childminder uses her membership of professional organisations to access training and to reflect on 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 136705 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10137815 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care during term time, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the childminder's understanding of the educational programmes. n The childminder explained her safeguarding procedures. She showed the inspector the documents that she uses to support children's safety and welfare. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and looked at the toys and resources available for children. n The inspector viewed the rooms where children play and the garden.

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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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