Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2793175 Registered with Ofsted: 28/08/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder knows how to provide an ambitious, inclusive curriculum. She will prioritise children's personal, social and physical development and focus her curriculum to support their communication and language skills. The childminder understands how to identify and support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and other vulnerable children. For example, she will adapt the curriculum and routines to meet the their needs to ensure they can participate fully. The childminder is committed to the continual development of her skills and knowledge. For instance, she has completed a wide range of courses, including a course on promoting children's oral hygiene awareness. This has led to improved understanding in this area.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands the importance of working effectively with parents. She will ensure that the parents receive regular updates on children's progress and activities in flexible ways. For example, she will talk to parents each day and also provide feedback through secure messaging services. The childminder demonstrates understanding of how to work closely with parents to support children's development. For instance, she will liaise with parents to support children's independence skills, such as toilet training. The childminder recognises the value of community engagement and will take children on regular trips to the local library and play groups to support this.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She reviews all aspects of her work and sets suitable goals to build ongoing improvement. The childminder maintains an effective balance between her work and personal life. She maintains positive health and wellbeing.

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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,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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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 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.

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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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