Davenport, Natalie Leigh

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2820510 Registered with Ofsted: 24/02/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a firm commitment to providing high-quality care and education. She intends to offer pastoral support for children and their families. The childminder invests time in developing her skills further. For example, undertaking a level 3 special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) course resulted in increased confidence in recognising emerging needs of children. The childminder demonstrates that she knows how to request support. She recognises the importance of discussing concerns with parents and offering strategies.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder quickly identifies barriers to children's learning and development. She knows that SEND, family life and other factors may impact children's outcomes. The childminder intends to support behaviour with strategies which are clear and have a positive impact on children. The childminder plans to offer thoughtful support to families in times of need, for example following a bereavement or separation.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder intends to meet children where they are developmentally and follow their interests. She plans to design and use a sequenced curriculum. The childminder will offer opportunities for learning to be extended. She has high expectations for herself and improves her skills through professional development. The childminder discusses how she plans to help children be ready for the next stages in their learning, including starting school. She intends to help children develop the skills they need, such as independent self-care skills and confidence.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder already forms effective links with other agencies. She works with the special educational needs and/or disabilities coordinator at the local primary school and will share information to support transitions.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures. Safer sleeping guidelines are followed. Attendance is monitored, absences are followed up with parents and information is recorded. In addition, the childminder confidently discusses the procedures to keep children safe, including the local authority procedures for child protection. She recognises signs of potential abuse and knows how to make referrals swiftly to help keep children safe.

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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

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.

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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. Registration date: 24/02/2025

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About this inspection

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

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