Childminder in Somerset

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. She has not maintained public liability insurance. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe. She can recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. However, she is not completely confident on what steps to take if she has a concern about a child in her care. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to plan a broad and interesting curriculum to support children's interests and encourage them to be active learners. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the importance of observing and making assessments of children's progress. She discusses how she will use the information to identify their next steps in learning. n The childminder describes how she will be a good role model and promote

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positive behaviour. She is aware of promoting consistent boundaries to help children to feel safe and secure. n The childminder knows how to promote children's health and well-being. She discusses how she would plan activities to develop their physical skills and broaden their knowledge and understanding of the world. n The childminder explained how she will build strong partnerships with parents. She describes how she will regularly share information about children's progress with parents and find out what they are learning at home. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend.

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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 paediatric first-aid qualification 09/09/2024

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Due date

12 July 2024 obtain personal liability insurance, which may be incurred for death, injury, public liability, damage or other loss 26/07/2024

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of local safeguarding partnership procedures. 09/09/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2665734 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10350587 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 2022. She lives in Buckland Dinham near Frome, Somerset. She offers care Monday to Friday for most of the year.

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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 this into account in the evaluation of the provision. n The inspector had a tour of all areas that are used in the home when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder discussed how she will make sure that the setting is safe and suitable for young children.

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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

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