Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2762698 Registered with Ofsted: 06/12/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has established systems and procedures that meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she considers each child's interests and stage of development. She confidently describes how she will monitor and assess the children and how she will use this information to plan activities to support their learning and development. The childminder understands the importance of developing secure bonds with children, to promote their confidence and emotional security. The childminder knows how to plan her curriculum to offer children plenty of opportunities to play and learn outdoors. Through discussion, she values outdoor play to promote children's physical health and confidence.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder discussed the arrangements in place to manage her work and wellbeing effectively to sustain safe and steady practice. She demonstrates a secure understanding of her strengths and identifies areas for development. She has recently completed 'Positive Behaviour' training, which has helped her to reflect on her practice and provision for future children. For example, the childminder reflects on her own systems and recognises that some behaviours come from children's unmet sensory needs, such as the need to jump or seek movement. This has helped her understand that when children are overwhelmed, they cannot always follow instructions straight away. Therefore, she knows how to tailor her practice to support children's individual needs.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and external professionals, such as speech and language therapists. She explains how she will introduce strategies that promote equal access to learning. She also plans to work closely with parents and carers to align approaches, encourage regular attendance and establish positive routines from the outset.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how daily checks and risk assessments of her premises help her to identify and to remove any potential hazards to children. She understands her role in teaching children how to manage their own safety.

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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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:00 - 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 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 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. This data is from 27 May 2026

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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. 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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