Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY476689 Registered with Ofsted: 30/06/2014 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her duty to safeguard all children in her care and protect them from harm. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk, including changes in their behaviour. The childminder understands how to report concerns to the relevant authorities. She explains how she will conduct regular risk assessments of the environment in her home and when she is on outings to identify and reduce risks. The childminder describes how she will adapt these according to the age and needs of the children. The childminder understands the importance of regular attendance and the positive impact it has on the learning and development of children. She has procedures in place to monitor children's attendance. The childminder explains she will make enquiries on unexpected absences, to help to identify any concerns. She has appropriate resources and plans in place in case of an emergency, such as fire blankets,

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to inclusion. She has a secure understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face other barriers to learning. The childminder explains how she will plan and adapt activities based on children's interests and abilities. She describes how she will promote children's positive behaviour. The childminder explains she will set clear expectations and support sharing and turn-taking through modelling and praise.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder reflects on her practice and keeps her knowledge up to date through local authority updates, meetings for childminders and regular training. She also finds training related to the specific needs of the children. The childminder describes how she will gather feedback from parents and carers. She explains she will use this to enhance her practice and the environment. The childminder understands the importance of collaborating with parents and other professionals to ensure all children make progress in their learning and development. The childminder is actively involved in the community to support parents and children to develop their knowledge of how to stay safe. She incorporates this with older children in her care to ensure they can recognise dangerous situations and stay safe after school.

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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 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 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 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. Register(s): EYR, CCR, VCR

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About this inspection

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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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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