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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 2712603

Inspected 29 Aug 2025 · URN 2712603

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  • Inspection date verified

    29 Aug 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Rachel Howell

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    2712603

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+58Positivemore positive than 83% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
4
Words of findings
415
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 41, typical 47
Average sentence
20 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 47%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has clear plans for her curriculum. For example, she discusses observing children as they play, assessing their development and outlining what they need to learn next, then forming these into focused activities to help children progress their skills. She understands the importance of liaising closely with parents to provide a consistent approach for children's care and learning. n The childminder has suitable plans for setting out her home with activities and interesting areas and linking these to children's interests to motivate them to explore and learn. She discusses providing resources that can be used in multiple ways by varied ages of children and offering flexible support to ensure children continue to be challenged. n The childminder outlines ways to help children to lead healthy lifestyles. She discusses providing children with regular experiences outdoors, exploring equipment in her garden and at local parks to develop their coordination and

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This provision meets requirements

physical strength. Additionally, she understands the value of offering opportunities for children to learn about the natural world. For example, she plans regular visits to the nearby nature areas, as well as developing their knowledge of healthy foods through planting, growing and cooking items. n The childminder understands her responsibility to promote children's well-being. She has suitable risk assessment procedures to help her identify any hazards and reduce any risks to the children. She appreciates the importance of getting to know children and building strong relationships with them. She knows how to teach them about behaviour expectations, assist them to recognise and discuss their emotions and help them learn how to play cooperatively and safely together. n The childminder knows the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date and continuing to progress her skills. She renews her mandatory training and has

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This provision meets requirements

also undertaken a level three qualification in special educational needs and/or disabilities since registering. She discusses her focus on extending support for children's varied learning needs using this new knowledge and helping all children to reach their potential.

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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 2712603 Local authority Bristol City of Inspection number 10392398 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 12 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 2023 and lives in Speedwell, Bristol. She operates in school holidays only. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

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 how she keeps her knowledge up to date.

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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

29 August 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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