Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 111376 Registered with Ofsted: 24/09/1999 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Through discussion, the childminder effectively demonstrates that she has the knowledge, skills and understanding of her role and responsibilities to ensure compliance with the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The experienced childminder evaluates the provision she offers. She also obtains and values the views of parents, which helps her decide on what actions she needs to take to further enhance children's experiences. For instance, in the past, the childminder has used local amenities to enrich children's experiences of the community they live in, particularly around visiting the local woods, parks and library. She describes how she will support children to understand about the changing seasons, encourage them to be physically active to build their stamina and coordination, as well as develop a love for books to enhance their communication and language skills.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis. She explains how she would research early years topics to meet the needs of individual children, such as strengthening her knowledge of how to best understand and support children who face barriers in their learning and development. The childminder describes how she adapts her curriculum so that all children can benefit from specific planned activities and make steady progress, to be fully prepared for their next stage in education, such as developing their self-care skills.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a secure understanding of the setting's context and is aware of additional funding available to children from disadvantaged families. She clearly explains how she will focus this funding to meet the individual learning needs and abilities of children who are eligible. The childminder talks about effective processes that she has in place to work in partnership with parents and any other settings children may attend. She intends to share information regularly with parents regarding children's care and education. For example, the childminder will send photographs to parents of how well children have progressed in their next steps, which are identified through her assessments and observations of children at play.

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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 : 08:00 - 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 18 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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