Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 318007 Registered with Ofsted: 07/08/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a clear knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She explains that her curriculum is based around developing the skills needed for the next stage of nursery or school. The childminder describes her high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she supports children to develop good manners and to be kind to others. For example, by reminding children to use 'kind hands'.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains that she prioritises wellbeing. She recognises how to give children specific praise and celebrate their achievements so that they feel valued and develop a sense of belonging.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises the challenges for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with medical needs. She works closely with parents, other professionals and school to ensure positive experiences and outcomes for all children. The childminder knows about child development and understands how to observe children and plan for their next steps.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Parents say that they know that the childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and that she teaches children about safety. For example, children learn to walk safely holding hands, to listen to instructions and to cross roads. Parents say that their children are safe, well cared for and thriving in this setting.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder networks with other professionals to support children and families. She attends training to support the needs of individual children and researches to find out about specific needs so that she offers consistent, kind and creative support for all children.

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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 : 07:30 - 17:00

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder and parents of school-aged children during the inspection.

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About this inspection

We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act2006 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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Urgent improvement

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