Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has suitable knowledge of safeguarding matters and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has public liability insurance and a range of policies to support her practice. The childminder links with other local childminders to keep up to date with new guidance and to gain ideas to develop her practice. n The childminder understands how to plan and provide activities to help children make progress and gain the skills they need for the future. She discusses being vigilant to any extra help that children might need to support their development. She recognises the importance of working with parents, to ensure there is a consistent approach to the support children receive. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's good health. She discusses helping children make healthy food choices. She explains her support for their physical development and providing regular opportunities for children to play

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and exercise outside, such as in her garden and at local parks. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's health and well-being, including providing for their care needs. She knows how to assess and minimise risks in the areas that she uses, to help keep children safe. She holds a valid first-aid certificate to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur. n The childminder understands the importance of getting to know children, forming good relationships with them, and helping them become happy and confident in her home. She knows how to teach children about behaviour expectations and to share and take turns with toys.

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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 2527518 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10231991 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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Total number of places 6 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 2019 and lives in St Paul's, Bristol. She operates during school term time only.

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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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