Cooper, Jennifer

Cooper, Jennifer

Unique reference number (URN): 111114 Address: 2 Butts Ash Gardens, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 3BL Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 01/04/1998 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Cooper, Jennifer

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of her provision. She explains how she completes mandatory training, including paediatric first aid and safeguarding. Additionally, she receives weekly emails to further her awareness of child protection guidance. This further enhances her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Children's wellbeing is a priority. The childminder describes how she provides a well- organised environment. She shares how children benefit from resources that promote calm engagement, such as art and craft materials, puzzles, books and games. The childminder describes how she ensures that risk assessments are reviewed regularly. This helps to ensure a safe environment. For example, ongoing work to the outdoor area demonstrates a proactive approach to enhancing children's experiences. The childminder explains her clear procedures to manage visitors and remove hazards. This helps to reduce potential risks.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of the early years foundation stage. She describes how she is committed to promoting positive behaviour through consistent routines. Additionally, she recognises the importance of supporting children's emotional wellbeing. She is mindful of challenges children may face and provides guidance when needed.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how she forms positive partnerships with parents. She shares information daily about children's care and encourages families to support learning outside of school. For instance, children and families are encouraged to sign up for reading challenges at the local library. This helps parents to feel included and to further support children's reading development.

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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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Address:

2 Butts Ash Gardens Hythe Southampton Hampshire SO45 3BL

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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 section 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. Registration date: 01/04/1998

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:15 - 18:00,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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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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Urgent improvement

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