Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY216432 Registered with Ofsted: 02/04/2002 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where children can thrive. Through discussions, she shares her extensive experience and explains how she will support children's care, learning, and wellbeing. She will build professional relationships with parents, other settings, and external agencies to ensure continuity and stability for children, helping them feel secure and settled.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Through discussion, the childminder outlines how she will construct and deliver a curriculum that supports each child's individual needs. She describes how she will adapt activities and learning experiences to be inclusive for all children and monitor their development closely. Furthermore, she understands the importance of liaising with external professionals when additional support is required. She is clear about how she will use any additional funding to meet children's individual needs.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to promote positive behaviour and emotional development, explaining her approach to teaching children clear expectations and helping them to understand the impact of their actions. She explains her approach to involving children in the local community by attending toddler groups and exploring local woodland areas and parks. She values the importance of daily access to fresh air and exercise.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder takes responsibility for meeting statutory requirements and keeping mandatory training up to date. She uses professional networks, local authority information, and online resources to inform her work. She demonstrates a clear understanding of her roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children, including the identification of possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and the procedures for reporting concerns.

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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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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

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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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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