Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY444823 Registered with Ofsted: 18/05/2012 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder remains committed to maintaining her suitability to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register. She explains how she reflects on her practice appropriately. The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She completes relevant training regularly, including paediatric first aid and sign language training. The childminder also accesses newsletters, training providers and local forums to keep informed about changes to requirements and practice. She continues to develop her knowledge of relevant services and professional networks to help ensure she can access appropriate information and support to promote children's welfare and safety.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder describes how she takes appropriate action to address areas for improvement. For example, she explains how she will work with parents and carers and other professionals to support continuity in children's care and learning. The childminder describes how she will liaise with other settings that children attend. She explains she will attend meetings, when required, to help support children's development. The childminder also discusses how she will support parents to access additional help for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains how she will communicate effectively with parents. She recognises the importance of gathering information about children's individual needs, interests and routines. The childminder maintains links within the local community, including toddler groups and libraries. The childminder explains she will use these experiences to promote children's social experiences and wider development.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an appropriate understanding of how to provide a robust curriculum that supports children's learning and development. She explains how she will plan experiences and select resources that are suitable for children's ages, stages of development and individual needs. The childminder recognises the importance of adapting activities appropriately, including for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of supporting positive behaviour. The childminder explains how she will promote children's learning through consistent expectations, positive interactions and appropriate activities.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder maintains required documentation appropriately. She understands her responsibilities in meeting relevant requirements. The childminder demonstrates an appropriate awareness of managing her own wellbeing and workload. She recognises the importance of balancing her personal circumstances with her professional responsibilities to help maintain her ongoing suitability.

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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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Next steps

The childminder should continue to develop her knowledge of local services and professional networks to access information and support for children and their families.

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke to 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 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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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 20:00

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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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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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