Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a positive attitude towards her own professional development. She accesses a range of training opportunities and listens to professional webinars to positively impact on her practice. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to learn in. She acknowledges that children learn in different ways. The childminder knows how to organise her provision to accommodate children's needs and interests. n The childminder explains that she will deliver a curriculum to help children to acquire the skills and knowledge to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. She understands how to assess children's progress to identify gaps in their learning and monitor their progress. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child protection matters. Through discussion, she explains that she can apply her knowledge in a range of

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circumstances. The childminder knows what steps to take if she has concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of focusing on children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will provide boundaries and support so that children know and understand what is expected of them. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents for the benefit of consistency in children's learning and development. She describes the various ways she will keep parents informed. This includes daily handover meetings, text messages and written reports detailing children's progress. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She intends on providing children with home-cooked and nutritious meals. The childminder recognises the importance of children having opportunities to be physically active. She intends on arranging access for children to spend time

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outdoors in the fresh air to support their overall well-being. n The childminder plans to provide children with experiences to promote an understanding of the people and communities around them. For instance, she plans to regularly visit museums, farms, toddler groups and the local library. The childminder explains these opportunities will help children to meet and mix with other children and help to promote their social skills.

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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 EY449623 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10367410 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 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder offers childcare during term time, before and after school, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas of the home used for childminding provision. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she would plan her early years curriculum to support children's learning and development. n A range of documentation was sampled, including suitability checks.

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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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