Hutton, Tracy

Hutton, Tracy

Unique reference number (URN): 2737540 Address: Shepherds Cottage, Kiln Lane, Bedford, MK45 4DA Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 07/07/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Hutton, Tracy

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is qualified, experienced and professional. She has high expectations for her own practice and for anyone who works with her. The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality provision for all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may face other barriers to their learning and/or wellbeing. She ensures that she keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through targeted training, research and engagement with other professionals. She has a secure understanding of the statutory requirements set out in the early years statutory framework. The childminder confidently explains how she will ensure that these requirements are consistently implemented to support children's safety, wellbeing and education. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to ensure that anyone who works with her is suitable to care for children. The childminder explains how

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

she offers training, coaching and support to ensure that they have a secure understanding of their roles and how to effectively support children's care and learning. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of the importance of working in close partnership with parents. She explains how she will ensure that parents are kept informed and fully involved in their children's care and learning.

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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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Address:

Shepherds Cottage Kiln Lane Bedford MK45 4DA

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:30 - 17:30

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings on 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 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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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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