Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY541066 Registered with Ofsted: 13/02/2017 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has worked hard and with intention since the last inspection to address the actions raised. This has helped her to focus on how she will organise her setting effectively to best promote the needs of all children. She has enthusiastically accessed a wide range of professional learning and sought support from other professionals. This has helped her improve her knowledge of child development and early years considerably. As a result, the childminder has clear intentions for a broad and balanced, carefully considered curriculum. She is passionate about providing children with opportunities to learn and develop through rich play opportunities and knowledgeable teaching. She has a sharp focus on what she would like to improve in the future.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows a dedicated commitment to professional learning and broadening her understanding. She actively seeks out a wide range of training and participates in local networks to deepen her knowledge of child development and how to keep children safe. The childminder has successfully risk assessed her home to ensure a safe, secure and homely space for children. She understands the importance of close partnerships with parents. The childminder described how she intends to build secure, daily partnerships with families to support regular attendance.

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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

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 : 07:00 - 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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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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The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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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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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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