Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding issues that may affect children in her care. She describes how she regularly attends training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to report any concerns about children to her local safeguarding partners. n The childminder explains how she regularly checks her premises to ensure that they are suitable and hazard free. She has clear procedures in place for ensuring that her home is safe and meets the children's needs. n The childminder describes how she carries out routine risk assessments and adapts her practice depending on the age of the children she cares for. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to review any factors that may affect children's safety. n The childminder is aware that the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted on children's learning. She explains how she will identify children who have gaps in

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their learning. The childminder understands her responsibility to work with external experts. She understands that this helps children to meet their developmental milestones. n The childminder understands that children need to spend time outside to develop their physical skills. She describes how she routinely plans opportunities for children to spend time at the local park and in her garden. The childminder knows that opportunities for children to run climb and explore large equipment helps them to assess risks and develop confidence. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's behaviour. She understands that setting clear expectations helps children to feel safe and secure. The childminder shares the rules of her home with children regularly. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to lead a healthy lifestyle. This includes teaching children about a variety of foods. The

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childminder explains how she will support children to make healthy choices, including spending time outside in the fresh air. n The childminder understands how to find out what children know and can do. She understands that this will help her to plan activities that are suitably challenging. The childminder describes how she will use her knowledge of child development to help create opportunities for 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 parents to extend skills at home. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to learn about differences between themselves and other people. She explains how she will regularly plan real-life experiences to help children to meet other people. This includes trips to the park, library and local shops. The childminder understands

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that a range of experiences helps children to develop a respect for different

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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 EY490655 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10308478 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. Her operating hours are 3pm until 6pm Monday to Friday.

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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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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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