Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2592290 Registered with Ofsted: 23/08/2020 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has made significant improvements to her setting. She has worked with the local authority to review her practice to identify areas for further improvement. The childminder has accessed additional training to improve her knowledge and skills. She actively seeks the views of parents and older children to ensure her childcare provision meets their needs. The childminder explains her partnerships with schools to promote two- way sharing of information about older children's progress to ensure continuity for children and keep them safe.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder can explain how she supports children who speak English as an additional language and those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, through adaptations to her practice. She understands when to seek support from other professionals and the importance of working in partnership with parents. The childminder considers how she will use additional funding to target the individual needs of children and enhance their learning, such as ensuring children have equipment they need and resources that interest them. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn and the importance of a high-quality curriculum that supports their development in all aspects of learning. She can explain how she will support children to develop communication and language skills, build their personal, social and emotional development, and promote their physical skills.

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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

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

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 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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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. 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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