Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps up to date with mandatory training. She has joined the local authority childminding network. The childminder has identified training she wishes to complete, such as inclusive storytelling, to make improvements to her practice and outcomes for children. n The childminder demonstrates she is able to offer children a range of experiences to help them progress through the areas of learning. She understands the skills children need to learn before they move on to their next stage of learning, including school. The childminder understands the need to check children's progress carefully to identify any possible gaps in learning. She knows where to seek support if children are not making the progress expected. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnerships with parents to help promote children's welfare and education. She knows to communicate with parents about their children's development and to offer them

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guidance on how to support this at home. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children learn right from wrong and to help them learn to share in their play. She understands the need to use appropriate strategies to help children manage their feelings and emotions. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. She knows to take children outside daily to promote their physical skills and to encourage them to be active. The childminder knows to help children learn about healthy eating, such as by providing them with freshly home-cooked nutritious meals and water. She understands the need to help children learn good hygiene routines. n The childminder has kept up to date with safeguarding training. She is aware of the signs that may suggest there are concerns about children's welfare. She knows the reporting procedures if a child may be at risk of harm and if an

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allegation is made. The childminder is very aware of safeguarding issues in her locality that may put children at risk.

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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 2640795 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10299888 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 3 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 Redcliffe area of Bristol. She provides care for children from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder also offers overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection 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 viewed the premises and discussed the safety and suitability of these. n The childminder provided the inspector with some documentation to sample, including training certificates. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver her curriculum when she is minding children. The childminder spoke to the inspector about training she has received, her safeguarding practice and her knowledge of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

11 January 2024 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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11 January 2024 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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