Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has kept her knowledge of the requirements for the early years foundation stage up to date. She makes sure she attends appropriate training and professional development opportunities. She knows how to plan a curriculum to help children build on their skills and knowledge. She provided suitable examples of activities and experiences she can use with the children to help them learn. n The childminder has plenty of resources and equipment for children of different ages to use. These are in accessible boxes and low-level shelving to enable children to make choices about what and how they learn. She will make use of facilities in the local area, such as shops, parks, stay-and-play sessions and walks. She will use these to help children develop physically and to teach them about the natural world and the local community. n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

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This provision meets requirements

She knows how to act when there are concerns about the well-being and welfare of a child. She recognises the importance of managing risks and removes hazards from spaces that children will use. n The childminder understands how to prepare children for their future and how to cope with changes. She recognises the importance of building good relationships with parents and other professionals that may work with the children to help provide continuity and care for them. n The childminder understands how to provide children with positive messages. She knows how to support children to deal with feelings and emotions, so they can manage conflicts. She recognises the importance of providing children with activities that help them to learn about healthy food choices and how to care for themselves. n The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her provision. She knows that it is important to consider the views of parents and children to help

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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 EY433073 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10235584 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 2 Date of previous inspection 6 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the St Paul's area of Bristol. The childminder offers care from 3pm to 6pm on Tuesday and Thursday as well as care on Saturday and Sunday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at the policies and procedures and other documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

18 May 2023 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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