Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 147184 Registered with Ofsted: 08/12/1992 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates ongoing suitability to care for children and fosters their learning and development. She has a clear vision of her provision and speaks confidently about it. Through discussion, the childminder shows she understands the importance of providing high-quality education and care, and that she knows how to support all children effectively. The childminder has an adaptable and inclusive approach to engage all children in the curriculum. For example, she explains how she has created a 'touchy-feely exploration box' to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and/or other barriers to learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands how to help children to develop a healthy lifestyle, such as through being physically active, healthy eating and regularly spending time outdoors. In addition, the childminder recognises that children benefit from going out. She discusses the regular outings that she plans to expand children's understanding of the community they live in and the wider world. The childminder speaks about how she works alongside parents and other professionals. She understands the importance of working closely with them to support children's learning and development. The childminder knows how to signpost parents to external agencies, such as speech and language therapy services. This ensures that all children receive the help they need to make progress.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has effective arrangements to promote children's safety and welfare. She has a sound understanding of the procedures to be followed in case of concerns and how to teach children to keep safe. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and remove potential hazards for the children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder reflects on her practice and she is committed to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she completes a wide range of webinars and receives support from the local authority advisors. Furthermore, she liaises with childminder groups to share ideas and further improve her practice.

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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 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. Registration date: 08/12/1992

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About this inspection

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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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

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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