Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2735599 Registered with Ofsted: 25/08/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the context of her setting, including recognising its strengths and identifying areas that require development. She fully appreciates her responsibility to safeguard children and possesses a strong grasp of the requirements outlined in the early years foundation stage. To ensure her practice remains current, she actively seeks guidance and advice from her wider childminding network and other professionals, enabling her to stay informed about changes in best practice and legislation.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Ongoing engagement in training is evident, as the childminder continues to pursue opportunities for professional development. She has recognised the need for further training in special educational needs and is collaborating with her local authority to access relevant courses. This initiative aims to deepen her knowledge and understanding for the benefit of children who may attend her setting in the future.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder values reflection and has begun to seek feedback from those who use her service, including parents, children and other professionals, recognising its role in driving improvement.

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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 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

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About this setting

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

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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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Our grades explained

registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early year's foundation stage.

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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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Urgent improvement

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