Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY366306 Registered with Ofsted: 15/01/2008 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a clear understanding of what she wants children to learn. She explains her ambitious curriculum that prioritises building children's confidence, exploration and independence. The childminder describes how she will also focus on children's communication and language skills, physical development and building respect for others. She explains her high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, the childminder identifies how to put in place clear boundaries and how to use positive words to indicate the behaviour she expects from children. She describes promoting qualities, such as children building their abilities to think about their behaviour and understand what the positive action to take is.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows an understanding of how to plan for children's individual next steps and specific learning needs. She demonstrates her knowledge of how to secure positive outcomes for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, the childminder describes the systems in place to monitor children's development and identify when children require interventions. She describes how she will use funding to target the specific needs of the children it is intended for. The childminder explains how she will work with expert professionals and parents and carers to identify effective uses for funding. She understands the importance of working closely with parents to support children's progress. For instance, the childminder explains how children will benefit from consistent approaches at home to toilet training. However, she is still developing her strategies to promote consistency with parents for children who require additional interventions.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is proactive in updating her knowledge through regular training. She identifies relevant areas for development. The childminder has a drive to constantly improve her understanding of the early years. For example, she has recently developed her scientific knowledge to ensure that she is able to share accurate vocabulary and facts to 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 : 08:00 - 17:30

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Next steps

The childminder should continue to develop her strategies for working with parents and carers and promoting consistency.

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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 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. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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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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