Blackwell, Melanie

Blackwell, Melanie

Unique reference number (URN): EY251218 Address: 11 Meadow Close, Mossley, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL5 9DS Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 02/04/2003 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Blackwell, Melanie

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to meet the early years foundation requirements, including those relating to keeping children safe from harm. Although the provider does not have any current children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, she understands her role in ensuring children make the best possible progress. This includes seeking support from outside agencies and professionals in a timely manner when needed. She understands the importance of this and where to go if any child requires a little more support. The childminder reflects on the importance of working with parents and families within the community. She recalls the importance of being outdoors for the families she has cared for and how she supports this within the setting, for example taking children on regular outings, joining community gatherings and visiting local landmarks. The provider recently completed a professional development course, which helped her to

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

reflect on her practice and provision for future children. She has also accessed updated safeguard training and, in the past, has used an online platform to enhance her knowledge. For example, she previously took part in training for children who are fussy eaters. The childminder plans to continue developing her knowledge. However, she has not yet considered specific areas for development.

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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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Address:

11 Meadow Close Mossley Ashton-under-Lyne Lancashire OL5 9DS

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:00 - 18:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00,Tuesday : 12:30 - 18:00

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Next steps

The childminder should continue to develop her professional knowledge through training and development opportunities.

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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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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. 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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Urgent improvement

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