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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 128667

Inspected 16 Sept 2025 · URN 128667

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Summary

Not met

Sonia Lee

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  • Inspection date verified

    16 Sept 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Sonia Lee

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    128667

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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Pages
5
Words of findings
568
longer than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 47, typical 46
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
8
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0%
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What needs to improve 60%About the inspection 40%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to people over 16 years of age living on the premises. This means Ofsted has been unable to complete the necessary suitability checks. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder describes how she aims to provide an organised and thoughtfully resourced learning environment that caters for babies and young children. Her home is set up to support children's development and learning in key areas, such as communication and language, through stories, songs and role play. n Through discussion, the childminder described how she intends to use the natural environment to develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, through growing tomatoes and peppers, pond-dipping and caring for living things. She stated that children will have access to a large, maintained garden with equipment, such as a slide, trampoline, ride along train

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and sand tray, to promote their physical development. n The arrangements in place for early language development were demonstrated by the childminder. She discussed how she will model correct language and engage children in conversations, increasing their curiosity and participation. n The childminder demonstrated how she will support both fine and gross motor development. Babies will have space to crawl, stand and walk using push-along toys. The childminder discussed how she will provide children with opportunities to mark make using different materials. n An understanding of the importance of building strong emotional connections with babies was discussed. The childminder aims to use cuddles, eye contact, singing and facial expressions to help babies feel safe and secure. With older children, she described how she will manage behaviour through the use of clear boundaries and positive strategies, such as star charts, stickers and praise.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder discussed how she will carry out daily risk assessments in order to keep children safe. Children will have access to designated spaces and equipment, which will be checked before use. The childminder talked about how she will supervise children and teach them road safety practices when they are on outings. n Supporting children's independence and understanding of self-care skills was discussed. The childminder demonstrated her approach for toilet training, using stories and role play to increase children's awareness and by teaching good hygiene practices. n Partnership working with parents was described by the childminder. She intends to keep parents informed about their child's development and gather relevant information at the point of entry, such as allergies and food preferences. n The childminder can demonstrate her commitment to professional development and has completed recommended training, along with other relevant courses in

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This provision does not meet requirements

mental health and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. She discussed how she remains active with her local childminder network to help keep her knowledge up to date.

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This provision does not meet requirements

16 September 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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Due date

ensure Ofsted is provided with the required information to complete suitability checks on all people over the age of 16 living or working on the premises. 06/10/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128667 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10398430 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in the London Borough of Bromley. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 7am to 6.30pm throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed a range of relevant documentation and recent training completed. n The inspector was shown around the premises by the childminder. n The inspector discussed the arrangements in place to meet all requirements of the Early Years Register. n The inspector discussed how the childminder aims to organise her provision to meet the needs of children in the early years foundation stage.

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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

16 September 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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