Childminder EY101263

This provision meets requirements

n A well-resourced, dedicated playroom is available for children's play. The childminder knows how to support children's learning, using a wide range of books, toys and resources. In particular, she explained how she uses children's experiences to extend their conversational skills. n The childminder is aware of how to monitor children's progress. She described her routine practice of assessing children's achievements, including the progress check undertaken when a child reaches the age of two to three years. n Safeguarding procedures are in place, and the childminder has updated her own training in child protection. This includes her understanding of signs of extremism and the inappropriate use of the internet. The childminder knows who to contact in her local authority should she need to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. n Risk assessments are completed and the childminder's home is well maintained.

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This provision meets requirements

She understands how to help children to keep safe. For example, she teaches them road safety from an early age. n The childminder understands how to work with children to promote their best behaviour. She explains the purpose of her house rules, including how these encourage children to use manners and be polite to each other. n The childminder has knowledge and experience of working in partnership with other agencies and health professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands how to work with parents to ensure these children's needs are met. n The childminder constantly reviews her role and her childcare provision. She completes training, such as paediatric first aid, and she keeps up to date with the latest changes in childcare policy.

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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 EY101263 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10137818 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Orpington, Kent. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 6.00pm, all year round. She has a level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around areas in the home used for childminding. The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of the early years curriculum and the educational programmes. n The inspector looked around the children's playroom and the range of available toys and resources. n Safeguarding procedures were discussed, including the childminder's understanding of child protection. The inspector checked documents, such as suitability checks on adult members of the family. The childminder produced other documents she will use to support children's safety and welfare. n Discussions were held with the inspector on the childminder's future planning, and how she uses training to support her professional development. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her partnerships with parents and others involved in children's care and learning.

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11 March 2020 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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11 March 2020 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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