Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 141649 Registered with Ofsted: 28/09/1994 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of statutory requirements. She maintains robust systems to ensure the setting is ready to provide safe, high-quality early years care. She keeps her knowledge up to date through regular training and frequent networking with other local childminders. She is proactive in staying informed about legislative changes by following professional updates, including those from the Department for Education. She applies this learning in practice by regularly reviewing emergency procedures. She maintains accurate attendance and accident records. She also ensures the premises are safe, organised and well maintained. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training and holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder implements risk assessments effectively. She explains how she manages daily routines and off-site activities safely. This includes trips, such as to London where children learn to navigate maps. She explains how she maintains clear supervision arrangements at all times, such as supporting younger children with reins. The childminder details how she shows thoughtful consideration of children's individual needs. She demonstrates how she helps children to understand routines through visuals and gestures. The childminder consistently makes decisions in the best interests of the children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is passionate about building positive partnerships with parents. Systems for communicating with families are in place and ready to use. These include daily messages and photo updates. Previous parents report that her support and guidance around topics such as potty training are invaluable. Her reflective practice, commitment to professional development and continued compliance demonstrate that she meets the expected standard for leadership and governance.

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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 - 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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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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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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