Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY549345 Registered with Ofsted: 22/09/2017 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder does not meet several requirements of registration. She does not have valid public liability insurance. The childminder has not rectified current risks in her garden. For example, the garden is untidy and contains pots and cartons that present as tripping hazards to children. This means that she is not fully promoting children's welfare. The childminder maintains a daily register of children. However, she does not demonstrate a secure understanding of the attendance procedure she would follow with parents. As a result, processes for responding to unexplained or prolonged absences are not fully clarified, which could affect the consistency of safeguarding practices and children's welfare.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder understands why it is important to work closely with parents to provide regular updates on children's care and learning. She will talk to parents when they arrive to share useful information, such as daily activities and children's achievements. The childminder will discuss areas, such as toilet training and weaning, with parents to ensure a consistent approach to promote best outcomes for children. The childminder understands how to provide an ambitious curriculum that is based on areas of learning and children's interests. She will observe all children and this will help her to spot when a child is in need of extra help. The childminder will adapt activities to meet the needs of individual children to support their learning and development. She will advise parents to seek further advice from relevant professionals, such as the doctor or health visitor, where needed.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

Generally, the childminder shows some commitment to keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. For example, she attends regular safeguarding and first-aid training updates. The childminder has also attended a course on working with parents and families, which has led to improved awareness in this area. Overall, the childminder evaluates her work and sets some relevant goals to bring about some improvements to her practice.

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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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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare register the provider must take the following actions by the assigned date:

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Date

obtain and maintain appropriate public liability insurance 25/02/2026

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday : 08:00 - 19:00

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder.

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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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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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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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