Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder in Bromley
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
22 Mar 2024
- Inspectors verified
Tracey Murphy
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY448752
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder explains how she plans a curriculum that follows children's interest and meets the individual needs of all children. p.2
- She describes how she assesses children's starting points and ongoing learning and supports them to achieve their next steps. p.2
- The childminder talks about how she builds on children's independence skills, so that they have the necessary skills for when they move on to school. p.2
- The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training. p.2
- She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about a child's welfare. p.2
- She understands the local procedures to follow to report her concerns. p.2
- The childminder explains how she teaches children to identify and manage risks to keep themselves safe. p.2
- For example, she clearly describes how trips to the local park can support children to manage risks as well as regular practise of fire escape routes, so the children are well aware of the procedures. p.2
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Records & policies3
“She understands the local procedures to follow to report her concerns.” p.2Staff development2
“The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 536
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 47, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 19 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
Where the words go
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she plans a curriculum that follows children's interest and meets the individual needs of all children. She describes how she assesses children's starting points and ongoing learning and supports them to achieve their next steps. The childminder talks about how she builds on children's independence skills, so that they have the necessary skills for when they move on to school. n The childminder regularly undertakes safeguarding training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about a child's welfare. She understands the local procedures to follow to report her concerns. The childminder explains how she teaches children to identify and manage risks to keep themselves safe. For example, she clearly describes how trips to the local park can support children to manage risks as well as regular practise of fire escape routes, so the children are well aware of the procedures.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she shares information with parents about their children's ongoing progress. She understands the importance of collaborative working and giving parents ideas and guidance on how to support their children's learning at home. She explains the importance of information sharing when children attend other settings and the importance of continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development and a healthy lifestyle. She discusses how she will help children to be active by ensuring that they participate in a wide range of physical activities in the garden and at the local parks. The childminder explains she will make sure that children understand the importance of hygiene routines. She describes how she will work with parents to provide healthy packed lunches for children as well as prepare healthy and balanced meals.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote their positive behaviour. She discusses how she will support children to learn how to treat one another with respect and care. The childminder speaks about being a role model and helping children to understand the language of feelings. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She is aware of her responsibilities and understands the importance of working with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's health and well-being. She explains how she provides children with daily fresh air and teaches them about the importance of regular exercise and eating healthy food. n The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining her professional development and regularly updating her childcare knowledge and training. She
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This provision meets requirements
describes how she will evaluate her provision to ensure the best outcomes for children.
p.2
This provision meets requirements
22 March 2024 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 EY448752 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10316980 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2018
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London borough of Bromley, The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification.
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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about processes and procedures should she be concerned about a child's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.
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Inspection activities
22 March 2024 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
22 March 2024 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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