Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2536411 Registered with Ofsted: 30/08/2019 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder has not maintained effective oversight of the provision to ensure that all statutory requirements are met. The childminder knows the possible signs of abuse and neglect and how to act in case of concerns about children's welfare. However, the childminder does not follow safe recruitment procedures or implement effective risk assessments relating to the use of assistants. For example, she allows assistants who are personally known to her to begin work before references are obtained. As a result, safeguarding arrangements do not provide sufficient reassurance that children are protected.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder has not ensured that her garden is sufficiently secure and free from hazards, which is a condition of her registration. However, the impact on children is currently limited because there are no children on roll. The provider is aware she needs to address this before reopening the setting.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder understands the importance of working collaboratively with parents and relevant professionals to identify concerns and implement strategies to ensure all children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive appropriate support to learn and make progress.

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Leadership and governance Urgent improvement

The childminder explains how she will build positive relationships with children and manage their behaviour. For example, she describes how she would set clear boundaries and expectations appropriate for their age.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not 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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Next steps

To meet the requirements of the Early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must take the following actions by the assigned date:

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Action Completion Date

ensure that appropriate references are obtained and verified for assistants before they begin working with children 08/07/2026

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Action Completion Date

implement robust risk assessments to ensure children's health and safety 08/07/2026

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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

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.

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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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