Childminder in South Gloucestershire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding up to date. She does not recognise how to identify indicators that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, and does not have a safeguarding policy and procedure in place that is in line with the local safeguarding partnership. n The childminder does not have a procedure in place for dealing with complaints and concerns. n The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements in place for children. She understands how to support the needs of children of different ages through providing a range of experiences to help children to develop. n The childminder realises the importance of working in partnership with parents so that children feel emotionally secure and settled in her care and to ensure that she meets children's individual needs. n The childminder understands her responsibility to ensure that children are not

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This provision does not meet requirements

exposed to hazards in her home. n The childminder knows how to support children to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour in an appropriate way. She spoke about how she will work with parents to ensure that a consistent approach is taken.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of child protection and safeguarding matters, with particular regard to how to identify when a child is at risk of harm 06/09/2021

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Due date

implement a safeguarding procedure that is in line with the expectations of the local safeguarding partnership 06/09/2021

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Due date

23 August 2021 implement a written procedure for dealing with complaints and concerns. 06/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451552 Local authority South Gloucestershire Inspection number 10193759 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector held conversations with the childminder about her understanding of keeping children safe and how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures and documentation that the childminder intends to use for exchanging information when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

23 August 2021 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

23 August 2021 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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