Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of her responsibilities to children and their families and her role in keeping children safe. She has a suitable understanding of safeguarding procedures and what she would do if she had a concern about a child in her care. She has assessment procedures and processes in place for her home, and for outings with children, to minimise risks and ensure that children can play safely. n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children, building strong relationships with them and helping them feel confident and happy in her home. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations, including supporting them to manage their emotions and appreciate the needs of others. n The childminder has clear plans for setting out her provision and resources. She knows how to provide challenge for children and take their interests into account. She knows the importance of assessing children's progress to spot any

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This provision meets requirements

gaps in their development and to identify what they need to learn next. She understands how to plan activities that help children gain skills that they will need for their future success. She understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents to help provide a consistent approach to supporting children's development. n The childminder understands how to encourage a healthy lifestyle and children's physical development. She discusses giving children regular opportunities to be outside playing in her garden and exploring physical challenges on equipment at local parks. She explains her plans for teaching children about the world around them through varied opportunities to explore nature and regular trips out into the community. n The childminder knows how to use self-evaluation to help identify areas for improvement. She works closely with another childminder to share good practice ideas and relevant knowledge.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476636 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10061855 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Brislington, Bristol. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm every Wednesday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children and looked at examples of processes she will use to support these. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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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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