Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is organised and has good understanding of child development. She describes how she will plan effective settling-in processes for children and parents. The childminder explains how she will structure the day with activities, including local trips to the park and planned activities, that promote children's development. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding children. She is able to identify the possible signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder is able to talk through how she will raise concerns while working alongside the relevant local agencies. She recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to help to promote continuous care and learning for children. n The childminder explains how she will carry out daily risk assessments before children arrive, and how there is also a separate risk assessment in place for her pet. This helps to remove any possible risks and hazards to children.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will work with parents to support children's learning and development, alongside the early years foundation stage. She explains how she will observe children throughout the day and use their interests to support their progress, and to identify any gaps in their learning that may occur. n The childminder also describes will how she make hot meals for children, which consist of healthy meal choices and promote the importance of staying healthy. The childminder talks about the different physical activities which she will encourage children to do and the importance of outdoor play. n The childminder describes how she will support children through their play and encourage positive behaviour. She explains how she will provide games that promote turn taking through role play, and the importance of respecting others and themselves. n The childminder talks about how she will build strong relationships with parents

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and children, while highlighting the importance of settling in to support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes her skills. For example, she has support from local authority advisers and completes her own online research.

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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 EY481639 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10219870 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides childcare all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents and other professional agencies in children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and discussed the resources that the childminder intends to provide.

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Inspection activities

24 August 2022 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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Inspection activities

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