Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2714444 Registered with Ofsted: 18/01/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play, routines and community experiences. She explains that babies will be supported through secure attachments, sensory play, songs, stories and responsive interactions. The childminder recognises this will help to promote their communication, physical development and emotional security. She explains older children aged 3 to 4 years will access activities to promote their independence, early literacy, mathematical development, communication skills and school readiness. The childminder discusses how she will plan regular outings to parks, libraries, shops, playgroups and children's centres. She describes how these will use these visits to help children to develop confidence, social skills and understanding of the wider world. The childminder explains she will support children to also access opportunities to explore nature, seasonal changes and

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

physical activities during outdoor play and visits in the local area.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of inclusive practice. She explains how she will work closely with parents and carers and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, children who speak English as an additional language and children who may face barriers to learning. The childminder discusses that she will adapt activities, routines and communication approaches to meet children's individual needs and stages of development. The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of supporting children's behaviour. For example, she will use consistent routines, positive interactions and age-appropriate expectations to help children feel emotionally secure and develop confidence.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of safeguarding procedures and welfare requirements. She understands the signs and indicators of abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if concerns arise regarding a child's welfare or the conduct of an adult. The childminder also demonstrates an understanding of safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and female genital mutilation. She demonstrates an understanding of how to maintain a safe and suitable environment within her home. The childminder knows how to maintain a safe and suitable environment for children. She explains that she will complete risk assessments regularly throughout the home and during outings to help identify and minimise potential hazards. The childminder discusses how children will remain supervised appropriately during routines, play, mealtimes, sleep times and outdoor visits to help ensure their safety and wellbeing. The

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

childminder also demonstrates an understanding of the importance of ongoing professional development and explains that she keeps her knowledge up to date through online professional development opportunities.

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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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 09:00 - 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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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 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

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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