Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY447535 Registered with Ofsted: 02/07/2012 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. Through discussion, the childminder shares a suitable understanding of how children's starting points are identified during the settling-in period. Detailed information is gathered through an 'All About Me' form, including routines, interests, home language and any additional needs. Baseline assessments are completed when children begin, and observations are used to identify next steps in learning. The childminder explains that progress would be reviewed regularly with parents, including planned review meetings every couple of months to agree shared targets and strategies.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Partnership working is central to the provision. Daily updates are shared with parents about care routines and learning experiences. There is a clear focus on supporting communication and language, including learning key words in children's home languages. Promoting independence and preparing children for school are identified as key priorities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates suitable awareness of the local context. An understanding of local deprivation and oral health needs is evident. Previous engagement with the Healthy Early Years team informs her practice. Information about healthy eating and oral health is shared with parents. Plans to organise outings to build children's cultural capital and promote diversity further reflect this understanding. Children's backgrounds are valued and celebrated.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has accessed further professional development through the local authority and online training. Policies and procedures are reviewed regularly to ensure they reflect current statutory requirements. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates suitable understanding of how to work with external professionals to support children in achieving positive outcomes. Appropriate safeguarding and suitability documentation is maintained.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Overall, the childminder demonstrates secure leadership knowledge and readiness to resume provision.

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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 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. Register(s): EYR, CCR, VCR

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About this inspection

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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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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