Childminder in Bristol

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She knows the importance of providing appropriate challenge, to help children to make progress.  The childminder has up-to-date knowledge and skills to meet children's needs in the event of an accident or emergency.  The childminder's home is welcoming. Resources are suitable for the age range of children who may attend. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring the environment is safe, clean and risk free.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and welfare; for example, providing opportunities for children to have physical exercise and fresh air.  The childminder understands how to effectively safeguard children. The childminder has of the required policies and procedures and is aware of how to proceed if she suspects a child is at risk, or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her

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The provision meets requirements

family. The childminder has stayed abreast of current changes and new documentation.  The childminder has a positive attitude towards the continuous improvement of her setting. She has appropriate systems to monitor, evaluate and prioritise aspects of the provision to be developed.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes when caring for children.  The inspector looked at policies and the documents the childminder would use to plan and assess the learning and development of the children being cared for.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members and the childminding training certificates. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455408 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 931139 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in St Werburghs, in Bristol. The childminder provides care at weekends and operates flexible hours to accommodate the needs of families. There were no children on roll when this inspection took place.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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