Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder acknowledges the importance of knowing children's individual needs. She explains how she will observe, assess and plan to support children's individual learning and development needs. The childminder understands the importance of the progress check for children aged between two and three years, to help to identify children who might need extra support. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She has a well-planned settling-in procedure to help create good relationships with children and their parents. For example, she plans to visit children at their home when she first gets to know them. n The childminder understands how to support children and families with healthy eating. She plans to provide children with healthy snacks. The childminder explains that she will share healthy eating practice and ideas with parents. This

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will help them to provide their children with healthy lunches and drinks. The childminder explains how she will support children to learn about oral health. For example, she will use model teeth and toothbrushes to teach children the correct way to brush their teeth. n The childminder continues to attend training despite having no children on roll. For example, she recently attended training about improving early years provision. This helps her keep up to date with the changes to the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', in readiness to start childminding again. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She accurately describes the procedure she needs to follow if she has a concern about a child or an adult. The childminder has a good understanding of all aspects of safeguarding, including radicalisation and female genital mutilation.

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This provision meets requirements

n Overall, the childminder's house is safe and secure. She talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. For example, the childminder explains that her garden is not currently suitable for childminding purposes and will need adaptations before it can be used by children. She ensures that her public liability insurance is renewed annually. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will support children's good behaviour. She will do this through age-appropriate conversations and by praising children for being kind and considerate. The childminder explains that she will plan activities that will encourage children to share and take turns. n The childminder discusses the importance of working in partnership with parents. She will do this through daily feedback. The childminder plans to have regular meetings with parents to discuss their children's development and learning. She understands the importance of working with outside professionals,

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This provision meets requirements

when necessary, to support children's individual needs. n The childminder understands the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on

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20 September 2022 children's development. She discusses how the national lockdowns have impacted on children's social, language and physical development. The childminder explains how she plans to support these through taking children to various playgroups, the library and parks.

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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 EY426661 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10235542 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 25 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, and the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable.

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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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20 September 2022 20 September 2022 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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