Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY483141 Registered with Ofsted: 18/11/2014 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is experienced in early years education and understands how children develop and learn. Her approach aims to ensure that each child receives appropriate support to maximise their potential. An ambitious curriculum is central to the childminder's practice, with a particular emphasis on nurturing strong social and emotional skills. She aims to guide children towards forming secure relationships, recognising the positive influence this has on both learning outcomes and overall development.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is dedicated to maintaining high standards of education and care. She is proactive in identifying areas for improvement, ensuring that any necessary changes are implemented promptly to benefit the children in her setting. The childminder regularly undertakes training, and professional development activities, to stay updated with the latest best practice and guidance within the sector. Strong links with local schools are maintained to support positive transitions for children moving on to school. Regular contact with parents is a priority for the childminder, ensuring that families are kept informed about their child's progress and achievements. The childminder understands the importance of making timely referrals for children who may require additional support. She will work closely with other early years professionals to ensure that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities or those who are disadvantaged receive the targeted

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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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About this setting

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

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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 and/or on roll 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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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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