Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY396146 Registered with Ofsted: 11/08/2009 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder currently cares for children after school. She consistently reflects on her practice and regularly attends relevant training and professional development opportunities. This helps to ensure her knowledge and understanding remain up to date. Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how to plan and implement a curriculum that supports children's individual needs. She demonstrates a clear understanding of, and commitment to, meeting the needs of all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or those with other barriers to their learning. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She demonstrates how she reflects on the provision and evaluates the learning environment and experiences. The childminder explains how she uses information gathered from parents to plan effectively, and how she takes into account

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

children's individual interests and learning preferences. The childminder gives a clear account of her commitment to working in partnership with parents and other professionals. This ensures that children receive the support they need and she prioritises any intervention they require to thrive and reach their potential. This effective partnership working and clear

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Inspector:

information sharing have a positive impact on continued learning and help children become prepared for transitions.

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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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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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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. Lisa Gadsby

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About this setting

Operating hours: Tuesday,Thursday,Friday : 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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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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