Childminder in Bromley

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities to safeguard children. She ensures that everyone over the age of 16 living in the household has a suitability check in place. She discusses different types safeguarding issues and explains the procedure for reporting any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She understands the importance of completing regular risk assessments of her home and places she may visit, such as the park, to help eliminate any potential hazards. n The childminder has an adequate understanding of child development. She explains how she will work with parents and gather information for children's starting points. The childminder understands the purpose of observations and assessments to help her identify where children are in their learning and development. She will plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder knows the importance of building effective partnerships. She

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describes how she will work with parents and other professionals to support children to achieve their goals. n The childminder explains how she will support children's behaviour. For example, she will implement daily routines, encourage positive behaviour, give praise, and support children to learn to be kind and respectful of others. n The childminder recognises the value of supporting children to develop their independence. For example, ensuring they can easily access resources to extend their play. She will encourage children to carry out simple tasks for themselves, such as putting on their coat and shoes. Younger children will be supported to feed themselves. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop good hygiene practices. For instance, to encourage children to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. She will help children to develop healthy

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This provision meets requirements

lifestyles by promoting healthy eating, exercise and drinking water. n The childminder has addressed the actions from her last inspection. She ensures that she has a valid paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability in place as required by the statutory framework. She demonstrates how she will use feedback from parents and children to evaluate and improve her practice and provision.

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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 EY262605 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10258277 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 7 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Beckenham, in the London Borough of Bromley. She works with her husband who is her co-childminder and offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm for most of the year. Overnight care is available on request. The childminder receives government funding for free nursery education for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about supporting children's learning and development. n The childminder explained how she will work with parents to support the continuity for children. n The inspector sample key documentations on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

15 May 2023 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

15 May 2023 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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