Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she is extremely organised and has ensured that she has kept her training and documentation relevant and up to date. She understands the recent changes made to the early years foundation stage and describes how she will implement this within her setting n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership to ensure that children's individual needs are met. She discusses the type of information she will share with parents about children's welfare and development. n The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring her setting-in arrangements are inclusive to all children. She describes how she will help children to thrive within the setting, and meet their individual learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children learn about the diverse community they live in. She describes how she will teach children to be respectful of others and their beliefs.

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n The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring children have access to a healthy balanced diet and time to be physically active. She discusses how she will plan a healthy balanced menu in partnership with parents. The childminder describes how she plants her own fruit and vegetables, such as tomatoes and blueberries. She shares how she will seek to involve children in this process, so they understand where food comes from. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations for children. She describes how she will have rules and boundaries in place for children to promote positive behaviours. The childminder discusses how she will teach children to share, take turns and use 'kind words' with each other, preparing them for their next stage of learning. n The childminder understands the importance of being reflective in her practice. She talks about how she will seek feedback from families within her care to be

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This provision meets requirements

able to make any adaptations necessary to improve her practice.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2553337 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10221598 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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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Petts Wood within the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder provides care three days a week, 8am to 6pm, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to understand their knowledge of safeguarding and the learning and welfare requirements.

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Inspection activities

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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