Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 114795 Registered with Ofsted: 09/03/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is a highly organised professional. She has a very secure understanding of her role in safeguarding children and protecting them from harm. Although she is not currently caring for children in the early years age range, she has kept her knowledge and skills up to date and completed an extensive amount of additional training. Written policies and procedures have been appropriately updated to meet the revised requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder describes in detail how she works closely with parents to meet children's individual needs. She understands the importance of forming strong, trusting relationships with children so they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder is able to explain how she uses her extensive knowledge of each child to quickly identify if any further support is needed. She understands the importance of working closely with parents and other professionals. For example, she forms close partnerships with nursery and school staff to ensure children follow consistent routines and their care needs are fully understood. The childminder demonstrates a very reflective approach. She is keen to continually review her practice and constantly seeks further ways to improve. She belongs to professional organisations so that she can attend webinars, join forums and deepen her professional understanding of a range of issues. For instance, the childminder regularly researches

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

information on issues affecting local families, particularly around safeguarding, so that she can remain vigilant and support families when needed.

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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 : 07:30 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 15:00 - 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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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 not 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

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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