Corcoran, Ronan James

Corcoran, Ronan James

Unique reference number (URN): 2764215 Address: 15 Babworth Road, Retford, DN22 7BP Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 14/12/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Corcoran, Ronan James

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the statutory requirements and shows a clear commitment to providing high-quality education and care. During discussions, he articulated a secure vision focused on developing children's independence, communication and emotional wellbeing, including for those who may be disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities or other barriers to learning. Although there were no children on roll at the time of inspection, the childminder demonstrated detailed knowledge of how he would meet children's individual needs through inclusive practice, partnership working and the use of communication strategies such as Makaton.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is reflective in his practice. He uses the early years foundation stage framework, assessment knowledge, and feedback from parents, the local authority and the community to identify strengths and areas for development. He has identified developing relationships with other early years professionals, to support children as they transition to school, as a key next step to further strengthen his provision.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Effective systems are in place to ensure compliance. These include safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and accurate record-keeping. The childminder has completed relevant professional development, which has strengthened his practice and supports his ability to deliver high-quality care. For example, he has researched outdoor learning and will provide dedicated spaces for the children to explore as well as develop their physical skills.

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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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Address:

Registered person: Corcoran, Ronan James

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:00 - 18:00

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Address:

Local authority: Nottinghamshire County Council

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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 to 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 the childminder 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 7 April 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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Urgent improvement

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