Childminder in Bath and North East Somerset

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has public liability insurance and a range of policies to support her practice. She has strong knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is clear about her role and responsibility to protect children and she knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder has plans for setting out her home with age-appropriate toys and resources that interest children and motivate them to learn. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach for children and ensure they get any help that they need. n The childminder appreciates the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach them about behaviour expectations, helping them manage their emotions and learning how to play cooperatively with other children. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's health and

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well-being. She knows how to assess and minimise risks in her home and while on outings, to help keep children safe. She holds a valid first-aid certificate to ensure that she can manage any minor accidents that may occur. n The childminder discusses her plans for providing children with regular experiences outdoors and in the local community, to develop their physical and social skills and their understanding of the world. n The childminder has memberships with professional childcare organisations and receives regular updates from the local authority. She uses these to keep up to date with changes to legislation and undertakes online training to develop her knowledge.

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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 EY497158 Local authority Bath and North East Somerset Council Inspection number 10312038 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Keynsham, near Bristol. She operates all year round. She works occasional days and hours, including overnight and at the weekends.

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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 provision. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Inspection activities

20 February 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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20 February 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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