Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2699253 Registered with Ofsted: 28/11/2022 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

Although the childminder has not kept her public liability insurance and paediatric first aid up to date, even though these were raised as actions at her previous inspection, she understands the importance of these and demonstrates a good understanding of the statutory requirements. This includes how to manage first-aid situations. She is in the process of completing her paediatric first-aid training to meet the requirements and is renewing her insurance.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder explains how she will support children who may face barriers to learning or wellbeing, including disadvantaged children or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). For example, she explains that she will work with parents and carers and the local authority early years team to develop support plans for children with SEND. The childminder explains that she will also signpost families to professionals, such as health visitors, where further support may be required.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how she will plan a wide range of activities for children and monitor their development through regular assessments, including the progress check at age 2. The childminder plans to have daily conversations with parents to share information about their children's next steps in learning and development. She also discusses the importance of monitoring children's attendance to ensure that they are benefiting from their early years entitlement.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder has effective arrangements to promote children's safety and welfare. She has a sound understanding of the procedures to be followed in case of concerns and how to teach children to keep safe. Regular risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and remove potential hazards for the children.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder plans to reflect on her practice more and she is committed to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she wants to complete a range of training, including the role of the special educational needs coordinator. Furthermore, she plans to link with other childminders to share ideas and further improve her practice.

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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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Next steps

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

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Action Completion Date

complete a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification 29/05/2026

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Action Completion Date

ensure valid public liability insurance is in place at all times while registered to provide childcare 29/05/2026

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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 the childminder 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: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 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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Our grades explained

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.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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