Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY474839 Registered with Ofsted: 19/02/2014 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge of the early years foundation stage. Her priority is ensuring the best possible provision for young children, where they are safe and cared for. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas for further development. For example, she recognises she would like to work with children to enhance the outdoor area. This would provide children with opportunities to explore nature and growth. The childminder takes time to get to know children and their families. She works closely with parents from the start, finding out about children's starting points, needs and abilities. She helps children to be ready for the next stage in their learning. She works closely and effectively with local providers to ensure effective transition between settings. This joined-up approach supports children's learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Parents feel supported and listened to. The childminder keeps parents informed of their child's next steps and areas of learning within the setting. She incorporates home experiences, such as their interest in trains, so that she can build on children's knowledge in the setting. This helps to strengthen children's sense of belonging. The childminder supports children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who face other

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Inspector:

barriers to their learning. She works in partnership with other agencies to ensure that plans are put in place to support their learning. As such, she considers the achievement of all children, regardless of their needs and abilities.

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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 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. Michelle Highcock

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About this setting

Operating hours: Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday : 07:30 - 17:30

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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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