Childminder in Bristol

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to provide a safe and secure environment for children to play and explore in. She is aware of how to identify and address hazards in her home and during outings, including the importance of doing regular risk assessments. n The childminder values her professional development. She has improved her knowledge and skills since the last inspection and has sought help from the local authority advisers. She undertakes regular online research to extend her knowledge and has made effective links with other local childminders to share good practice ideas. n The childminder is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She can explain her own safeguarding policy, including the procedures for reporting concerns to the relevant authorities about a child and allegations made against household members. She is aware of the signs of other safeguarding issues, including female genital mutilation.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to plan suitable learning activities for children across the different age groups to help them make progress. She is aware of the requirement to undertake regular assessments of children's learning to help identify their next steps. The childminder understands that children aged between two and three years will require a summary progress check and this needs to be shared with their parents. n The childminder recognises the importance of children being independent in managing their personal care needs. She knows how to adopt a range of strategies to promote their self-care skills, such as introducing rewards charts to encourage toilet training. n The childminder aims to be a good example in modelling behaviour expectations to children. She knows how to promote positive outcomes, such as through regular praise, encouragement and applying consistent boundaries. She recognises the need to work in partnership with parents to achieve common

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This provision meets requirements

goals for children, so they have a positive experience while attending her setting.

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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 EY549093 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10218168 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 6 December 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in June 2018 and lives in Bristol. She operates during term time only from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to implement a curriculum of activities to support children's learning and development. n The inspector checked the childminder's home and discussed with her how she intends to organise this to meet children's needs and keep them safe. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and insurance documentation.

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Inspection activities

3 October 2022 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

3 October 2022 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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