Childminder in Bristol

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses assessing and reducing risks to the children, while in her home and when on outings, to help ensure their safety. She knows how to teach children about road safety and develop their understanding of risks while out in the community. She knows the importance of helping children understand behaviour expectations to help keep them safe, and teach them to interact appropriately with others. n The childminder understands how vital it is to get to know children, and build strong relationships with them, helping them to feel happy in her home. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents, developing a two-way flow of information, to help provide a consistent approach to children's development and care needs. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's health lifestyles. She discusses teaching children about healthy foods and promoting their oral health.

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She has plans to encourage them to be active in the fresh air in her garden and at local parks, developing their physical skills and learning about the world around them. n The childminder describes observing children's skills, outlining any gaps in their development and identifying the next steps in their learning. She plans to set out stimulating resources and activities that children can access independently, to motivate them and encourage them to develop their skills. She knows the value of picking up on children's interests and making the most of spontaneous learning opportunities to extend and challenge children as they play. n The childminder is highly qualified and knows the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She has refreshed her understanding of child protection through training. She holds a relevant first aid certificate and has useful links with other professionals and local authority advisors to gain good

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practice ideas and access a range of training.

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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 2701143 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10372473 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 4 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 and lives in Henleaze. She operates during school term times only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas that are used when caring for children, and the childminder discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. 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

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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13 February 2025 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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