Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will collect information relating to children's interests and care needs from parents and provides activities which children are familiar with. She explains that this will support children moving into her care and help them to be settled. The childminder describes how she will link what she has seen to assessment tools to discuss with parents her plans for the next stage in children's learning. The childminder is very committed to working in partnership with parents to develop children's independence with dressing, eating, drinking and toileting. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how young children learn. She has a range of resources to support children at different ages and stages of development. The childminder explains how she has attended training, which has increased her understanding of how to plan a broad curriculum. The childminder explains how she will use her observations to assess children's

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progress. She is aware of what action to take if she identifies gaps in children's learning. n The childminder has developed her practice to include strategies to support children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children how to take turns and share. The childminder explains she will use resources, such as balls and simple language, to reinforce turn taking. The childminder describes how she will highlight children's positive behaviour by specifically praising children for their achievements, such as good listening. n To support children's emotional well-being, the childminder discusses how she will help them to understand and identify their emotions. She explains how she will use books and everyday activities to share how children may be feeling. The childminder will ask children what they want to do, by giving them choices. She wants the children in her care to be confident and able to express themselves

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well, ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder explains she is adapting the way she communicates with parents. She is in the process of moving to an online app. The childminder describes how this will enable her to upload photos, observations and information for parents, and record any accidents or incidents. She discusses how this will help parents to find out about their child's progress and share information on their children's home activities and learning. n Following her last inspection, the childminder has reflected on her practice and accessed extensive training to support her professional development. She has sought the views from parents. The childminder discusses how she will encourage new families to complete questionnaires and use their responses to highlight areas for development. She has also joined an online group of other providers in the area to seek guidance and support and share ideas for activities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has attended training to update her knowledge on safeguarding since her last inspection. She can identify children at risk of harm and the action she would take to keep them safe. The childminder explains she will share her safeguarding policy with parents to demonstrate her duty of care. The

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22 August 2023 childminder recognises the need to keep her knowledge refreshed and up to date. n The childminder discusses how she will complete health and safety checks regularly and record the outcomes. She will make sure that daily trips out to the local park or nearby places of interest are part of her risk assessment process.

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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 2663992 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10307107 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in Bromley in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises, to look at the areas which will be used by children. n The childminder shared with the inspector how she will provide learning opportunities and care for children.

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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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22 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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