Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 959719 Registered with Ofsted: 21/02/1999 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates his commitment to maintaining and updating his skills and knowledge through continuous professional development. He ensures that paediatric first- aid training and safeguarding training are renewed regularly. The childminder describes how he will provide a safe environment in which children can explore and investigate suitable toys and resources. He understands the importance of providing appropriate equipment for children, for example, during naps, meals and car journeys. The childminder explains how he will risk assess the home environment and outings. For instance, he intends to check ahead for trips to the park to be sure that children are kept from harm. The childminder knows to carry out hygiene checks in the garden, when animals have used the area.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows a sound understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. He describes how he will consider carefully how to identify and address the needs of children, who may face barriers to their learning. The childminder values partnership working with other professionals to help support children's progress and narrow any gaps in their learning and development. He plans to focus on promoting children's confidence, independence and communication skills, in readiness for the next stage of their learning, including their eventual move to school. The childminder explains how he aims to help children to understand and manage their feelings and to recognise the boundaries for behaviour at the setting.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder values working closely with parents and carers and supporting the whole family. This includes his aim to exchange information about children's needs, interests and achievements at the setting and in the family home. The childminder intends to update parents regularly on children's progress. He explains how he will support parents to apply a consistent approach to children's learning at home, such as when they are toilet training.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder identifies strengths in his provision, such as the homely environment that will help children to settle in. He considers ways to make improvements, such as through professional development. He values the views of parents and children to inform his decisions about any changes.

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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 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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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. Registration date: 21/02/1999

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 06:30 - 18:30

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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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