Childminder in Bromley

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to support children's learning. She confidently discusses how she will plan activities that promote children's thinking. The childminder understands how to find out what children know and can do. She understands how to promote and extend children's learning and help them to reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder is knowledgeable about how to teach children communication and language skills. For example, she knows how to use music, singing and stories to introduce new vocabulary and new words for children. The childminder explains how this will promote children's fluency. n The childminder confidently discusses how to support children's behaviour. She gives examples of strategies that help children to understanding their feelings. The childminder understands that strong routines help children to feel safe, happy and support their emotional security.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands that it is important for children to spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air. She demonstrates an understanding of how to provide children with activities that promote their physical strength. For example, she explains she will support children to ride on wheeled toys and learn to balance, to support their physical development. n The childminder understands that parent partnerships are important. She knows that sharing information about children's learning is important. The childminder explains that this will help parents and carers to extend their children's learning at home. She has a series of policies that she will share with parents, to help them to understand how she keeps children safe. n The childminder understands how to find out information about children's previous experiences. She understands that understanding about children's home routines and specific care needs is important. The childminder has

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This provision meets requirements

procedures for gathering information about children, including their allergies and food preferences, to support their physical health. n The childminder understands that some children might need support with their learning. She explains how she will identify children with special educational needs and or disabilities (SEND). The childminder understands that it may be necessary to make links with experts to support some children's learning. She describes how this will ensure that children with SEND get expert help, where required. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She demonstrates an understanding of how professional development opportunities help her to extend her teaching skills. The childminder plans on carrying out further training to enhance her knowledge of the latest research about child development. n The childminder has a strong understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to work with external partners to report any concerns.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the indicators that may cause her concern. She knows what action to take in the event of an allegation being made against an adult.

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This provision meets requirements

24 March 2025 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 EY412393 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10368034 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 0 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Biggin Hill, in the London Borough of Bromley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

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 how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum.

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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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24 March 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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