Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussions, the childminder demonstrated the importance of developing strong and warm relationships with children. She shared her behaviour management policy, which she implements to help children understand and manage their emotions. She explained that this also helps them to follow a routine. n The childminder discussed the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrated a good understanding of how children learn and how to effectively support them. She explained how she uses observation and assessment to ensure they make good progress. She showed a good range of resources and explained how she uses these to support each child's learning and development. The childminder explained how she uses effective monitoring tools, such as a progress checks for two-year-olds and transitions reports, to ensure her planning is effective. n The childminder regularly attends safeguarding and first-aid training. This is to

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ensure her safeguarding knowledge and her ability to keep children safe are effective. She has policies and procedures in place that she follows and she shares these with parents. n Through discussions, the childminder demonstrated her understanding of her duty to carry out robust risk assessments to support her to keep children safe. She explained how she would take appropriate action, when required, to reduce or remove hazards. For example, she checks the local parks before taking children there. n The childminder explained how her training has supported her practice. She discussed how she works closely with other professionals to reflect on her practice and make improvements for outcomes for children.

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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 EY454034 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10235981 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 4 Date of previous inspection 14 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bristol. She is available from 7am and 6pm, all week, all year. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their understanding of the learning and development requirements in the early years foundation stage. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

14 December 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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