Childminder 132842

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She demonstrates a clear understanding of the curriculum and how to adapt her teaching to support children to progress in their learning. The childminder has experience of observing, assessing and planning a range of activities to support children's knowledge and learning. n The childminder states she has high expectations for children in her care. She knows how to support children to develop positive relationships with their peers and understand boundaries. The childminder intends to encourage children to talk about their own feelings and emotions to develop their emotional literacy. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of providing children with a range of experiences and learning opportunities to inspire and extend children's learning in line with their individual interest and needs. The childminder understands the importance of continually evaluating her practice to improve the

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outcomes for children further. n The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows how to keep children safe and what she would do if she was concerned about a child in her care. She regularly attends training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. The childminder completes risk assessments to ensure children remain safe and secure in her care. n The childminder provides prospective parents with detailed policies and procedures. The childminder intends to work closely with parents to ensure children feel happy and settled in her care. She knows how to communicate with other professionals to support children's continuity of care and learning. She clearly explains the steps she would take if she needed to administer medication to a child in her care and how to record any accidental injuries. The childminder makes sure her first-aid qualification and insurance are up to date.

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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 132842 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10125422 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 6 to 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998. She lives in Keynsham, in Bath and North East Somerset. There were no children in the early years age range on roll at the time of the inspection. The childminder holds early years teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and certificates, such as paediatric first aid. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the available space for childminding and to look at the resources the provider uses. n A discussion was held with the childminder to consider her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she evaluates her practice to make improvements to the provision.

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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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