Miles, Joanne

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2813832 Registered with Ofsted: 18/12/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands how to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to complete risk assessments to keep children safe in different contexts, including around her new puppy. The premises are well maintained, safe and suitable for children. The childminder knows how to recognise and report any safeguarding concerns to ensure that children's welfare remains her priority.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder knows how to encourage children to behave well. She understands how to help children share and take turns and behave well towards others. She recognises the importance of helping children to develop positive attitudes towards their learning. She understands how to form close attachments with all children and how to help them enjoy a welcoming and homely environment.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands how to maintain required training and engage in professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge and practice. She is reflective about her work and knows how to identify what works well and what she can do to improve further, to benefit children's care and learning. The childminder understands the importance of providing an inclusive setting for all children, particularly the most disadvantaged. She understands how to work with parents, carers and any professionals involved in the children's lives to share information and provide consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder knows how to adapt activities to help children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, take part in all experiences.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder knows how to design a curriculum that helps children to progress well from their personal starting points. She recognises the importance of encouraging children's early mathematical skills, such as counting and exploring shapes in different environments. She knows how to promote children's communication and language skills, such as by asking questions and narrating their play. The childminder understands how to encourage parents to continue their children's learning at home in order to contribute towards their achievements.

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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 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 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. Registration date: 18/12/2024

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 18:30

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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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Urgent improvement

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