Kirkpatrick, Alice Marie

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2753927 Registered with Ofsted: 27/10/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure and confident understanding of the statutory requirements set out in the early years foundation stage. She explains how she uses routine assessments to identify both strengths and areas for development within her provision. She explains clearly how she will plan activities that are tailored to each child's interests, ensuring they are engaging, imaginative and developmentally appropriate. The childminder actively looks for regular and relevant training, which supports her to fulfil her role and responsibilities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how she will make decisions that support children's safety and wellbeing. She explains how she will prepare and support all children, including disadvantaged children or those with additional needs. For example, she describes how she will adapt her curriculum to enable all children to contribute and have the best possible outcomes and experiences.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how she supports children's wellbeing and health. She is knowledgeable about healthy snack times and the importance of outdoor play and exercise. The childminder understands the value of working closely with parents to ensure that children are secure and happy. She explains how she will support children to recognise and manage their emotions. She describes how she will plan clear, well-understood routines and consistent guidance about what is safe and positive behaviour.

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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 inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:30 - 18:30

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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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Total number of places

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 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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