Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 315555 Registered with Ofsted: 23/09/1997 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The experienced childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She intends to use the information she gathers from parents, along with her own assessments of children's progress, to identify children's next steps in learning. Should gaps emerge in children's learning and development, the childminder intends to focus her teaching precisely to help to reduce any barriers to learning that children may have. The childminder understands how to seek further support for children's learning and development, should it be needed. Furthermore, she demonstrates a commitment to work in close partnership with any other agencies involved in children's care.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder intends to foster positive relationships with children and their families. She understands the importance of initial settling-in routines. She understands that each child's routines are unique. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working in partnership with parents to help ensure that children's unique needs are met.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder wishes to be a positive role model for children. She intends to implement clear rules and boundaries and to teach children about the importance of good behaviour. The childminder recognises that this will help to promote a positive learning environment. She understands that children's individual experiences are different. The childminder intends to provide additional enrichment opportunities during trips and outings to places of interest.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is committed to providing high-quality care and learning opportunities for all children. She intends to evaluate her provision, taking into consideration the views of parents and children, to make positive adaptations. In addition, the childminder recognises the importance of enhancing her own professional knowledge and skills. She intends to target professional development opportunities to continually build upon her 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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 17:30

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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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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.

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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

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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