Worboys, Ashley

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY546991 Registered with Ofsted: 16/06/2017 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates she has a thorough understanding of the early years foundation stage framework through discussion. She completes research and learning in areas that have changed since she minded children or are due to change soon. She has ensured that her professional learning has continued, in order to promote the best outcomes for children when they enrol. For example, the childminder has maintained her paediatric first- aid training. The childminder maintains the premises to keep them safe, secure and hygienic for children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Safeguarding knowledge is highly robust. The childminder clearly and confidently articulated how to identify potential indicators of abuse, how to record concerns accurately and the correct local authority escalation pathways. She has continued to access updates and training in this area to maintain a high level of knowledge to promote the safety of any children in her care.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is clear on how she will design an ambitious, well-mapped-out curriculum to provide tailored support to each individual child. This includes a focus on communication and language as well as the child's wellbeing and social and emotional development. In discussions, the childminder spoke with confidence about how she will assess children's individual starting points, support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and close learning gaps for disadvantaged children.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder intends to implement a thoughtful approach to settling-in periods and will prioritise parental relationships and their involvement in their child's development. She discusses how she will work with parents to co-produce an initial timetable and support the children to fully settle. The childminder intends to work with parents to help her understand the level of daily updates they would like to co-manage any separation anxiety the child or parent might face during the transition.

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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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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 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.

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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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