Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her child protection and safeguarding responsibilities. She updates her knowledge about how to recognise and respond to possible risks to children and of local reporting procedures. The childminder knows when to engage with relevant agencies and where to seek safeguarding support and advice. She understands the importance of sharing information with relevant agencies to help keep children safe. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She explains how she would plan and implement inclusive activities for children of differing ages and abilities. The childminder describes how she would promote a two-way flow of information with parents to help children develop well. She explains how she would share her assessments of children's learning with parents and others involved in their care. n The childminder recognises the importance of identifying and addressing

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potential gaps in children's learning at an early stage, with the close engagement of their parents. The childminder discusses how she would work effectively with parents and other professionals when children do not progress as expected. She tells how she would use their suggested methods to help children progress well from their starting points. n The childminder explains how she would plan regular outings to extend children's learning. She discusses how she would help children develop their language and social skills. For example, she would encourage children to interact and socialise with others at local groups. She would help children to behave well and understand the impact of their actions on others. n The childminder explains how she would help children to develop their independence and self-care skills. She describes how she would keep children safe, including when they are away from the premises. The childminder has

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appropriate procedures for recording accidents or dealing with a sick child. n The childminder maintains links with local advisors and practitioners. She completes training independently and alongside her co-childminder. This helps her to share ideas and keep up to date with childcare practice.

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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 EY491313 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10327353 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 0 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Chislehurst, in the London Borough of Bromley. She provides care on Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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 spoke to the inspector about educational programmes and safeguarding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed written feedback from parents. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises that will be used to care for children, indoors and outdoors.

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29 May 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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