Childminder in North Somerset

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to build a curriculum based on children's interests and one which covers all areas of learning. She recognises how to assess children's progress and identify where children may need additional support to help them achieve. She demonstrates the importance of outdoor and physical play to support children's well-being. n The childminder understands how to use daily routines meaningfully to promote learning and to ensure children understand behavioural expectations. She recognises the importance of building children's confidence and independence, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder explained how she will help children to recognise their emotions and to express themselves, while managing these appropriately. n The childminder demonstrates the importance of working in partnership with parents, other early years settings children may attend and other professionals

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This provision meets requirements

to enable information to be regular shared and updated to help meet children's individual needs. n The childminder spoke about how she would use her risk assessments to keep children safe. She recognises the importance of completing visual checks of areas and venues they may visit, such as woods and toddler groups. She understands her policies and procedures. For example, she spoke about the need to release children into the care of those allowed and known to children. n The childminder demonstrates appropriate understanding of child protection procedures. She can recognise the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and understands how to record and report these concerns to relevant agencies. n The childminder understands the importance of continuing to develop her skills, speaking about on line training, research and professional discussions with other childminders and local authority advisors.

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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 2629249 Local authority North Somerset Inspection number 10305852 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 25 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Long Ashton, North Somerset. The childminding services operate daily from 8.30am until 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the premises. n The childminder explained how she would devise a curriculum to meet children's needs. n The childminder explained how she would implement her policies and procedures to safeguard children. n The inspector viewed relevant certificates and documents.

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Inspection activities

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

30 April 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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