Childminder EY451902

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 June 2017 28 June 2016

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder recognises potential signs of abuse and understands her responsibilities to report any concerns. However, she does not keep an accurate up-to- date written safeguarding policy to share with parents. This is a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder knows how to provide a safe and secure environment. She discusses alternative arrangements for providing children with daily outdoor physical activity while the garden is out of use.  The childminder knows how to provide resources, which are age-appropriate, so that children can make choices about their play. She recognises the importance of planning activities that interest children and assessing their progress regularly.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working to encourage a consistent approach to meeting children's care needs and supporting their learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her practice and ensuring

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The provision meets requirements

she extends her professional skills, for example, through training and research.  The childminder knows how to support children to make strong bonds and friendships.

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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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep and implement a written statement of safeguarding procedures, to be followed for the protection of children 15/07/2017

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Due Date

 provide parents with a written statement of safeguarding procedures. 15/07/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the resources and the areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector discussed policies and procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she would evaluate her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451902 Local authority Bristol City Inspection number 1055859 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the St. Anne's area of Bristol. The childminding service operates before school each weekday and after school on Monday and Tuesday, term time only.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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