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Report card
- Inspection datesingle source
14 May 2026
- Inspectors verified
Kelly Southern
- Name on report verified
Childminder
- URN verified
2784091
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- 6
- Words of findings
- 412
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- Hard
- Flesch 31, typical 43
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- 23 words
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- 2
- typical 3
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Childminder
Unique reference number (URN): 2784091 Registered with Ofsted: 16/04/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
Through discussion, the childminder effectively demonstrates that she has built secure and effective relationships with parents to enhance children's learning and development. For instance, at the beginning of a child's journey, she holds meetings with parents to grasp each child's unique needs. She consistently communicates with parents regarding their children's learning and development, providing them with support, guidance and referring them to agencies for assistance when necessary.
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
The childminder is incredibly reflective of her strengths and areas that she wants to improve. For example, she prides herself on being inclusive and helping children develop a positive self-image and appreciation for others in their community. Nevertheless, she is able to identify and has self-evaluated that she would like to undertake further training and development around supporting the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to ensure that should children attend who require additional support she is able to support their development effectively. The childminder has created a curriculum that helps children embed their learning and prepares them for the next stage in their learning. She shows her understanding of the significance of offering a language-rich environment, where activities like reading, singing and engaging in conversations give children the experiences necessary to enhance their
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
The childminder ensures that assistants she works with are suitable and have regular opportunities to discuss what is working well, and where more support, training or guidance may be required.
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
The childminder has a secure understanding of the setting's context, and the importance of children spending time in the local community, for example, at parks and farms. She explains how this also supports children's personal, social and emotional development as they learn about stranger danger, how to safely cross roads and follow the highway code.
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Leadership and governance Expected standard
The childminder demonstrates that she has a secure understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements and how she effectively implements these to enhance children's learning and development. This includes supporting those with SEND and overcoming learning barriers, while also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.
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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 leader 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. Registration date: 16/04/2024
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About this inspection
Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday : 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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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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Urgent improvement
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