Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 224012 Registered with Ofsted: 20/07/1992 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a carefully considered overview of her provision. She is clear about her priorities for her childminding practice and remains committed to continuing to provide high- quality care for children and families. The childminder successfully nurtures a strong sense of belonging and community for children. She provides a consistent and safe space for children to relax before and after school.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She nurtures calm, kind and respectful relationships with them effortlessly. Children behave very well. They know the simple rules and boundaries, and their relationship with the childminder and other children reflects a mutual respect for one another. They have excellent manners and engage enthusiastically in conversations with their friends.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder's extensive experience over many years of childminding means that she recognises the challenges for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a secure knowledge of how to access support to help to ensure positive outcomes for all children. She has links with other professionals that she can reach out to for help and support when required.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents. She carefully considers the needs of the children and their families while providing a safe, calm and happy place for children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder engages in available training opportunities. Her expert knowledge of caring for children is based on her many years experience as a childminder. She makes sure that she reflects on her provision and her own knowledge, and is self-motivated in finding out more to support all children in her care.

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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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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 18:30

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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 the childminder 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 inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder, children in the older age range and parents during the inspection.

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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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