Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY222395 Registered with Ofsted: 07/06/2002 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirements of registration. She demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. The childminder has made links with the local safeguarding partnership. This enables her to have an understanding of the local context and procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder provides an engaging, well-equipped environment for children. Through discussion, she demonstrates a clear understanding of how to maintain a safe and suitable premises. She implements effective procedures, including carrying out daily checks of all areas, which enables her to identify and remove potential hazards. This helps her to identify and remove any potential hazards to ensure children are kept safe.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder talks with great pride about her role. She has an accurate view of the quality of the setting and effectively identifies areas for development. The childminder embraces training opportunities to ensure that her knowledge remains current. For example, she has already reflected on her safe sleep procedures in line with changes to requirements that are due to come into effect. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder describes her curriculum well. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to support children's development. For example, the childminder talks about the importance of supporting children's communication and language skills. She has extensive experience supporting children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder describes the adaptations she would make, such as using visual aids to support children's development. She devises systems to monitor children's progress and demonstrates a secure understanding of the steps to take if she has any concerns about a child's development. The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to supporting all children, including children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and other barriers to their learning.

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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,Friday : 06:00 - 20:00

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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 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 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. This data is from 23 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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