Childminder in Bristol

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate, which means that she is unable to care appropriately for children should accidents occur. She also has failed to maintain the appropriate insurance to cover her premises, such as public liability insurance. n The childminder has a range of policies and reference documents to help support her practice. She is clear about her role and responsibility to protect children and she knows the necessary procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder explains how she will seek the views of parents and children to help review and evaluate her own practice to improve it further. She also understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach for children's care and learning. n The childminder has plans for setting out her home with toys and resources that

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provide challenge and interest for children. She explained how she will observe children as they play to help her plan activities that support them to learn and make progress. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's well-being. She has suitable risk assessment procedures to help her identify any hazards and reduce any risks to the children. She appreciates the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach them about behaviour expectations to help them learn how to play cooperatively and safely together. n The childminder is able to outline ways to help children to lead healthy lifestyles. These include providing children with regular experiences outdoors at local parks and the nearby nature reserve. The childminder also intends to develop children's knowledge of healthy foods through planting, growing and cooking

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items from her garden and allotment. The childminder knows how to promote children's good hygiene. She understands the implications of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and has adapted procedures to ensure that she can minimise infection and help keep children and families safe.

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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

complete and maintain an appropriate first-aid qualification 22/09/2021

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Due date

obtain public liability insurance. 22/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559920 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10190721 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bedminster, Bristol. She operates flexible days and hours all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting 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 her evaluation of the provision. 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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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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