Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep the children in her care safe. She has public liability insurance and a range of policies to support her practice. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare and has refreshed her understanding of child protection through training. n The childminder holds a relevant first-aid certificate to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that children may have. She outlines plans of how she would set out her home to encourage children of differing ages to independently explore and select things for themselves. She discusses equipment, such as gates and barriers she would use to help her ensure children's safety while they freely move around the main rooms of her home. n The childminder understands how to plan activities to meet children's needs, to help them make progress and gain the skills they need for the future. She

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This provision meets requirements

recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, to help provide a consistent approach to supporting children's development and care needs. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's health and hygiene and develop children's physical skills. She discusses helping children make healthy food choices and promoting their oral health. She discusses her plans for providing children with regular experiences outdoors. For example, in her garden and at local woodlands, where children can learn about nature and the world around them. n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them, helping them feel happy and confident in her home. She discusses her arrangements for supporting children's behaviour and helping them learn how to share, take turns and play cooperatively with each other.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2522897 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10215038 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Bath. She offers care Monday to Friday for most of the year. She has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their 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. 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

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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