Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2743360 Registered with Ofsted: 12/10/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of her responsibilities under the early years foundation stage and is committed to providing high-quality education and care. She knows her setting well and has an accurate view of her strengths and priorities. This understanding guides the decisions she makes about how she organises her environment, which remains warm, homely and responsive to the differing needs of children. Her curriculum choices reflect the context of the families she serves and show thoughtful consideration of how children's experiences within the local community can enhance their learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises her responsibilities for supporting disadvantaged children and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Although she has not yet cared for children with these needs, she is confident in identifying emerging concerns and seeking appropriate advice. She works closely with parents and understands how to engage with the local authority, when additional support is required. This developing understanding of inclusive practice demonstrates her commitment to ensuring that children, who may face barriers to their learning or wellbeing, receive timely and appropriate help. The childminder reflects regularly on the quality of her provision and considers how well her curriculum and interactions support children's progress. This reflective approach helps her identify what is working well and where further development would strengthen her practice. She takes part in a range of training opportunities, including webinars and professional

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

reading, and uses this learning to enhance her provision. Her commitment to continuous professional development supports the ongoing improvement of her setting and helps ensure she is well prepared to meet the needs of the children she will care for in the future.

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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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 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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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 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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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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