Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2736020 Registered with Ofsted: 12/01/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a clear knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She explains the priorities for the curriculum, which focus on communication and language, personal, social and emotional development and early learning. The childminder describes the expectations she has for children's behaviour. She explains how she would support children to understand behavioural boundaries, develop positive relationships and learn about kindness and sharing.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to recognise the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has a clear understanding of how to access support for children and work with external professionals to help ensure positive outcomes for all children. The childminder explains how she would plan for children's next steps and identify any gaps in learning so that appropriate support can be provided. The childminder describes robust safeguarding arrangements. She explains the procedures in place to report concerns promptly and outlines how she would maintain a safe and suitable environment. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she would share information and support children's development. She also describes how links with local parks and community groups support children's learning and help them to develop an understanding of the local community. The childminder engages in

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

training opportunities and reflects on practice to strengthen the provision.

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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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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 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.

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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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