Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 504369 Registered with Ofsted: 20/10/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her work with children to identify areas for improvement. She engages with other professionals, such as early years advisers in the local authority and other childminders. The childminder explains this helps her to share advice and ideas to help develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows how to establish effective partnerships with parents and carers. She identifies the importance of working with external professionals. The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those children who face barriers to their learning, so that their individual needs are met.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows a secure understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She knows how to plan age-appropriate and interesting activities that support children's progress in all areas of learning. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She knows how to support children to eat healthily, be physically active and join in with good hygiene practices to help promote their wellbeing. The childminder has clear expectations for children's behaviour. She knows how to support children to develop positive relationships with others and to express their feelings and emotions. She recognises the importance of forming secure relationships with children to support their emotional wellbeing. The childminder shows a positive attitude to promoting inclusion, helping to ensure all children feel valued and supported.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibilities to keep children safe. She knows the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk and understands how to report her concerns. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her premises to help identify and minimise potential hazards, supporting children's safety. She understands the importance of regular attendance to help support consistency in children's development and routines. The childminder keeps records as required to monitor any non-attendance and identify any emerging patterns or concerns.

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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 : 07:00 - 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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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. This data is from 25 February 2026

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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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