Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY435510 Registered with Ofsted: 30/11/2011 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure and well established understanding of the setting's context. This includes the strengths she has developed over many years and the areas where she recognises need further development. The childminder draws effectively on her local knowledge of the community, which enables her to make informed and responsive decisions that prioritise children's safety, and well being. The childminder maintains up-to- date safeguarding knowledge through ongoing training. She has clear policies and procedures in place for managing concerns, allegations and record-keeping. This ensures that children remain safe and protected at all times.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder organises resources thoughtfully and manages her workload in a way that supports both the smooth running of the provision and her own wellbeing. She fulfils statutory duties reliably and does so without compromising the overall quality of care she provides. Since the previous inspection, she has taken prompt action to address identified weaknesses, including renewing her paediatric first-aid qualification, demonstrating her capacity to sustain compliance and meet expected standards. This reflective and proactive approach highlights her commitment to continual improvement and to providing a positive, nurturing environment for children in her care.

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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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:45 - 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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There were no early years children on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with the childminder 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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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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