Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY356520 Registered with Ofsted: 20/12/2007 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder has not taken effective action to ensure that all requirements are continuously met. The childminder has not supplied Ofsted with information when requested so that suitability checks can be completed in a timely manner. The childminder has made some progress since the last inspection by recently completing her first-aid qualification and ensuring records are available for inspection. However, the childminder does not always act promptly when set actions by Ofsted.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare or if any allegations are raised against her. The childminder explains how she works with parents to ensure she knows all information about the children in her care. The childminder explains how she monitors children's attendance and follows up on any concerns.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder describes how she finds out about children's learning needs and interests and plans a range of activities and outings that they enjoy, such as singing and dancing while using the karaoke machine. The childminder explains how she ensures all children can participate in activities. Systems to share information with parents about children's progress are in place, including the progress check when children are aged 2. The childminder is aware to work with parents and other professionals to seek additional support or assessments if needed.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not 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 not 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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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following action by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

supply Ofsted with information when requested so that suitability checks can be completed in a timely manner 08/04/2026

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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.

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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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