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Childminder

Inspected 13 Mar 2026 · URN 502963

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Summary

No overall grade in this framework

Rachael Barrett

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  • Framework verified

    Report card

  • Inspection datesingle source

    13 Mar 2026

  • Inspectors verified

    Rachael Barrett

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder

  • URN verified

    502963

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+56Positivemore positive than 25% of reports of this type

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Praisesecure knowledgestrengthseffectiveconsistentpositiveclearsecure
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  • Findings13w0
  • Leadership208w+56
  • What needs to improve61w0

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Pages
5
Words of findings
282
shorter than usual (typical 1698)
Reading level
Very hard
Flesch 28, typical 43
Average sentence
18 words
Next steps
2
typical 3
Hedged sentences
0%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

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Findings 2%Leadership 34%What needs to improve 10%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 502963 Registered with Ofsted: 01/01/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements. She uses regular reflection and self-evaluation to understand the strengths of the provision and to ensure systems for safeguarding, health and safety, and record-keeping remain effective. The childminder explains how she would work with various professionals to ensure that her teaching methods are tailored so that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate support. For example, she would adapt her routines and work in partnership with parents to provide consistent support.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates sufficient understanding of how to support children's emotional wellbeing. She describes how she would help children to recognise and manage their emotions and develop positive behaviour through clear rules and consistent routines. The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of the importance of supporting healthy lifestyles. She describes her intention to encourage physical activity, discuss healthy food choices and promote outdoor play. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring children's learning and development, identifying gaps in knowledge and adjusting support accordingly. She knows how to support children to learn about different cultures and beliefs, helping them to develop respect and empathy. She understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance to ensure that they are benefiting from their early education.

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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 inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 17:30

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About this setting

Local authority: East Riding of Yorkshire

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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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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 evaluate and grade only leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children.

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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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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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