Thompson, Stacey Elise

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2786131 Registered with Ofsted: 10/05/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder describes how she will observe children and assess their development. She discusses how this will help her to plan for what individual children need to learn next. The childminder explains how she will support children of different ages and abilities to make progress across all areas of learning. She discusses how she will plan a curriculum that motivates and interests children. The childminder explains that stories and singing will form an important part of children's experiences. She recognises that this will help children to develop their communication and language. The childminder is extremely experienced in working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She offers a very inclusive setting. The childminder demonstrates that she has the skills and knowledge to meet all children's specific needs. For example, she discusses how she will use Makaton and visual prompts to help children overcome barriers to communicating.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder describes how she will work with other professionals, such as health visitors and social workers. She explains that this will help children to receive the additional support they need. The childminder describes how she will share information about children's progress with their parents and carers. She explains how she will provide parents with ideas and activities to support their children's wellbeing and learning at home. For example, she discusses how she will share information with parents about the importance of their children staying hydrated and provide activities for home.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to keep children safe and healthy. She discusses how she will teach children about positive hygiene and following a healthy diet. The childminder explains that she will provide home-made and nutritious meals. She discusses how she will take account of guidance on the recommended sugar and salt content for children. The childminder describes how she will encourage children to develop their independence skills in readiness for school, such as putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder knows how to support children's behaviour. She describes how she will use praise, visual prompts and positive ways to help children to understand what is expected of them.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains that she will offer children activities to explore and investigate each day outdoors. She describes how she will take children on a variety of outings in the local environment to help them to develop an awareness of the world around them. For example, the childminder discusses how she will take children swimming and to local parks, soft-play centres and role-play cafes. She explains that she will also use these visits to help children to develop their social skills, imagination and physical skills.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is committed to keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She is aware of the importance of evaluating her practice. The childminder has kept all statutory training current, such as supervising children closely when they eat and safer sleeping practices. The childminder explains how she has a network of family and colleagues to support her own wellbeing and professional practice. She demonstrates an understanding of how to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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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 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 only evaluate and grade leadership and governance, as there is no reliable evidence from other evaluation areas through which to assess the impact on children. Registration date: 10/05/2024

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday : 07:30 - 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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Urgent improvement

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