Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2750955 Registered with Ofsted: 09/10/2023 Registers: EYR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has an accurate understanding of the strengths of her provision and areas for development. She reflects on her practice and keeps herself up to date with developments in early years education. The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining effective communication with other settings, where children in her care may also attend. She explains how she would share relevant information to help ensure continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder places children's best interests at the centre of her decision-making, including when considering the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children who are disadvantaged or those who face barriers to learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder undertakes online training and regularly reflects on her provision and ways to improve teaching and learning. For example, a recent focus on child psychology has supported her understanding of how to develop children's emotional awareness and further promote their independence. This contributes to a culture of continuous improvement within the setting. She demonstrates a positive attitude towards professional development and regularly accesses online resources and guidance to maintain and develop her knowledge.

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About this setting

Register(s): EYR The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining regular communication with parents. She explains how she would share detailed information about what children have done and the progress they make. She recognises the positive impact that effective partnerships with parents would have on supporting children's learning and development.

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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 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. Operating hours: Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:30 - 17:30

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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

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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