Shield-Walmsley, Abigail Jane

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 510903 Registered with Ofsted: 20/10/2000 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder has failed to ensure that she has public liability insurance in place at all times. Although she rectified this during the inspection, there have been instances when this has previously lapsed while she has been caring for children. This demonstrates weaknesses in the childminder's practice to ensure that all required documentation is in place.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of children's individual needs, including those of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She knows the importance of working collaboratively with parents and relevant professionals to identify concerns, implement strategies and monitor progress to ensure children receive appropriate support. The childminder knows how to teach children to keep themselves safe. She talks about how she will introduce age-appropriate discussions and activities, such as practising road safety and using digital devices responsibly. The childminder understands how to create a nurturing and emotionally secure environment by responding sensitively to children's cues and offering reassurance during times of change. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how children learn. She talks about how she will support their early language, balance and coordination, and social skills. She knows how to use

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

observations to tailor learning to children's individual needs. The childminder reflects on her professional development and seeks to update her knowledge to strengthen her practice further.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not 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 not 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 : 15:20 - 18:00

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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following action by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

ensure public liability insurance is in place at all times 01/05/2026

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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 the childminder 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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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. 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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