Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She understands the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and where to make any referrals if concerned about children's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made. n The childminder demonstrates how she will implement a curriculum that builds on children's knowledge and skills and helps them make progress through the areas of learning. She knows to offer children a range of experiences, indoors and outdoors, to encourage them to explore the world around them and to practise the skills they are learning. She knows to monitor children's progress carefully and to seek additional support where any gaps in learning are identified. n The childminder understands the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. She knows to offer them regular fresh air and exercise to

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support their physical development. The childminder explains how she will help children learn about growing food in her allotment. She says that she will encourage them to harvest and eat these and talk to them about the benefits of nutritious foods on their bodies. n The childminder knows how to support and manage children's behaviour appropriately. She knows to help them learn to express their feelings and to support them to learn to share and take turns. The childminder knows where she can seek support to help her manage any challenging behaviour in partnerships with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress. She knows that she needs to share information about what children achieve when they are with her and with their parents to support children's development together. n The childminder understands how to promote equality of opportunity in her

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setting. She knows to help children learn to respect others and to learn about other cultures and traditions.

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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 2647317 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10308655 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in the Lockleaze area of Bristol. The childminder provides care for children from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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. n 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

17 July 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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