Childminder in Bromley

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder maintains a clean and safe environment. She can identify when there are concerns about a child's safety and knows how to escalate concerns. However, the childminder lacks a clear understanding of the correct procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. In addition, the childminder does not keep a record of children's daily hours of attendance as required. This has a negative impact on children's safety and welfare. n The childminder can give some examples of activities that she provides to support children's learning. However, she is not clear about how she can provide an ambitious curriculum to help children build on what they already know. The childminder's understanding of the progress check at age two is insecure. As such, she may not be able to identify and address any gaps in children's development and learning quickly. n The childminder understands how to support and manage children's behaviour

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appropriately. For example, she discusses the importance of setting clear rules and expectations for behaviour, to help children learn to behave well. n The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnerships with parents and carers to help meet children's needs. She is aware of the benefits of working closely with parents and schools that children attend to help provide consistency and continuity. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing healthy meals and opportunities for daily outdoor play to support children's physical well-being.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

develop a clear understanding of child protection procedures in relation to the correct steps to follow if an allegation is made 12/03/2025

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Due date

19 February 2025 keep a record of the daily hours of children's attendance as required 12/03/2025

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Due date

improve understanding of how to plan for children's learning and provide a well-designed curriculum to help them build on what they already know 26/06/2025

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Due date

develop a clear understanding of assessments, including the progress check at age two, in order to identify and address any developmental delays swiftly. 26/06/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543400 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10368400 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 3 Date of previous inspection 19 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Mottingham, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder delivers their early years provision, including how to plan for children's learning. n The inspector and the childminder discussed safeguarding arrangements at the setting, including procedures in place to safeguard children's welfare. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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

19 February 2025 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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