Williams, Alexandra Kay

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2780685 Registered with Ofsted: 02/04/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children from harm. She recognises signs that may indicate a child is at risk, including changes in behaviour and wider concerns. She understands how to report concerns to the relevant agencies. She explains how she would carry out regular checks of the environment and adapt these based on the ages and needs of children to reduce risks. She understands the importance of regular attendance in supporting children's learning and routines and explains how she would keep records to monitor attendance and identify any concerns.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows a secure understanding of how to support children's learning and development. She explains how she would plan activities based on children's interests and next steps, using a flexible approach. She recognises that learning links across areas. She outlines how she would support healthy lifestyles through routines such as handwashing and safe sleep. She has clear expectations for behaviour and explains how she would support positive relationships through modelling and routines. She describes how she would support sharing, turn-taking and respect, and build relationships that support children's wellbeing and independence. She demonstrates a suitable commitment to inclusion and explains how she would adapt her practice, including using visual aids.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder reflects on her practice and keeps her knowledge up to date through local authority updates and training. She understands the importance of working with parents and professionals and supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who face barriers to 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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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 evaluate and grade only leadership and

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About this setting

Operating hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:00,Monday : 07:30 - 09:00,Monday : 15:00 - 17:00

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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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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. 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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