Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY296008 Registered with Ofsted: 04/01/2005 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder prides herself on creating a setting where all children feel at home. She wants the best for children and ensures that they feel happy, included, secure and confident to engage in activities and experiences that prepare them for the next stage of their learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how she talks to children about their likes. She discusses how she encourages children to choose activities indoors and outdoors that they enjoy, such as bowling, football, painting, play dough and reading. The childminder recognises that this makes children feel confident and happy.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder works tirelessly to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to learning. She discusses how she shows patience and determination to encourage children to meet their outcomes, such as when older children find it difficult to write the letters in their name. The childminder describes how she motivates and encourages children to persevere. She explains how she creates opportunities for children to practise name writing with her and tells parents so that they can continue at home. The childminder recognises this supports children to develop a 'can-do' attitude, prepares them for school and encourages children to continue to achieve in line with their peers.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder acts swiftly to develop areas of weakness. For example, she keenly explores the changes in the early years foundation stage curriculum and invests time to update her knowledge and skills. This allows her to plan more effectively to meet individual needs and has a positive impact on children's outcomes. For example, the childminder better understands why attendance systems are important when keeping children safe.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has arrangements in place for first-aid training. She knows and understands how to keep children safe. The childminder recognises possible signs of abuse and knows what to do if she has concerns about a child. This helps to protect children's welfare.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder uses recent training to support her plans to grow and develop in the future. She expresses an interest in offering care for babies. However, she has not focused further professional training to update her previous knowledge and skills. The childminder follows daily routines to manage her workload and support her emotional wellbeing. She describes how she is a positive role model to children, supporting them to manage their feelings and behaviour when they face challenges. She recognises that this encourages children to develop a positive self-image and persevere.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has good partnerships with the local community and other childcare professionals. This helps her to maintain high standards of care and improves outcomes for children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder discusses how she teaches children expectations for rules and routines so that they know what to do when they attend. She explains how she teaches children to develop independence and self-help skills. For example, the childminder supports children to use the toilet independently, dress, undress and tidy up, and about the importance of good hygiene. This helps to prepare children for school.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Next steps

The childminder should attend high-quality training that focuses on updating skills and areas that need development to enhance the quality of care and teaching for children.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 18:00

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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