Childminder in North Somerset

This provision does not meet requirements

n While the childminder endeavours to keep her skills and knowledge up to date through online training and working with other professionals, she has not been fully successful. This is because she has allowed her paediatric first-aid certificate to lapse. In addition to this, while the childminder understands the requirement to hold appropriate public liability insurance, she has not ensured that she has maintained her insurance. n The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She explained how she would provide a curriculum to focus on supporting children to be confident and independent. She recognises the importance of providing children with a range of experiences to develop their knowledge of other people and local places, such as taking part in outdoor learning activities, visiting toddler groups, and going to the library. n The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

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procedures. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, and she knows how to refer any concerns she has to the relevant professionals. The childminder explained how she will risk assess her home to help her to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with children's parents. She described how she would work with parents to get to know their children's needs and interests. She spoke about what she would do to keep parents informed about their children's progress and how she would share ideas and activities so that parents can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder spoke about how she would manage children's behaviour in an appropriate and consistent way. She explained that she would set clear boundaries so that children know what is expected of them. She talked about supporting children to learn to recognise their feelings and emotions and helping

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate 15/08/2023

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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is in place at all times. 28/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2629249 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10281027 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the Long Ashton area of North Somerset. The childminder is available between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises available for children and discussed the equipment and toys available with the childminder. n The inspector held conversations with the childminder about her understanding of keeping children safe and how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Inspection activities

25 July 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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Inspection activities

25 July 2023 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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