Bownes, Andrea

Bownes, Andrea

Unique reference number (URN): 300313 Address: 5 Wensley Road, Waverley, ROTHERHAM, South Yorkshire, S60 8WD Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 28/02/1995 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Bownes, Andrea Marie

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of the context of her setting, including recognising its strengths and identifying areas that require development. She values reflection and seeks feedback from those who use her service, including parents, children and other professionals, recognising its role in driving improvement. The childminder fully appreciates her responsibility to safeguard children and possesses a strong grasp of the requirements outlined in the early years foundation stage. She has a robust understanding of how to keep children safe. To ensure her practice remains current, she actively seeks guidance and advice from the local authority. This enables her to stay informed about changes in best practice and legislation.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns that may impact on children's welfare to appropriate agencies. The childminder pursues opportunities for professional development and training. She collaborates with the local authority to access training courses. She understands how to make reasonable adjustments to her provision to meet the needs of all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of policies and procedures, particularly around signposting and early intervention. She understands the importance of supporting children to receive timely and effective support and to reduce any potential barriers to learning and wellbeing. The childminder understands the importance of monitoring attendance and following up absences with parents and carers.

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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:

5 Wensley Road Waverley ROTHERHAM South Yorkshire S60 8WD

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 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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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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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 17 March 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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