Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in her care. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder works with her local safeguarding partners. She seeks support or to report her concerns where appropriate. n The childminder has policies and procedures in place to help keep children safe. These include policies for supervising children and procedures for collection. The childminder regularly reviews these policies to ensure that they are up to date. n The childminder regularly conducts risk assessments in her home to ensure that the areas children use are hazard free. She demonstrates an understanding of factors that may affect children's safety. She regularly evaluates her practice depending on the needs of the children in her care. n The childminder understands that the COVID-19 pandemic may have affected

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children's learning. She demonstrates an ability to identify gaps in children's learning. The childminder understands her responsibility to seek support from external partners. She is able to ensure that children receive the expert support they need where required. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to live a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she will plan a range of experiences for children to develop their physical skills. The childminder shares how she takes children to local parks, and they spend time in her garden. She will support children to take appropriate risks in their play to develop their confidence and resilience. n The childminder describes how she will have clear expectations of children's behaviour. She will use a range of strategies to support children to regulate their emotions. The childminder understands that it is important for children to consider the needs of others. She regularly shares the rules of her setting and

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models how to treat others with respect. n The childminder ensures that children eat a healthy diet. She knows how to work with parents to ensure that the food children eat is good for them. The childminder will talk to the children about healthy choices. She knows this helps them to understand how diet contributes to their physical health. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to plan a range of activities for children. She knows how to find out what children know and can do. She understands how to use her knowledge to create challenging activities. The childminder recognises that this helps children to reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder understands that fostering strong partnerships with parents is important. She knows that working with parents to identify what children need to learn helps them to extend children's skills at home. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She regularly carries out her own

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research and seeks out training opportunities. The childminder knows that this helps her knowledge and skills to continue to develop over time.

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This provision meets requirements

24 August 2023 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 2647201 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10304865 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 1 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Downham, Bromley. She operates for 49 weeks of the year, from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder also provides weekend care for children from 10am to 5pm. She provides funded early education for two- , three- and four-year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process and how she plans to improve her knowledge.

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24 August 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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24 August 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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