Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY370608 Registered with Ofsted: 03/06/2008 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder has insufficient knowledge of what she must notify Ofsted about. Also, she does not keep emergency contact details for all children, which is a breach of requirements. The childminder has not prioritised her own professional development well enough. This does not help to develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, the childminder is not sure how she can plan for children's next steps or extend their learning. In addition, the childminder does not accurately reflect on the overall quality of the setting. Consequently, she does not have a clear understanding of where improvements can be made. The childminder acknowledges that she does not know all of the requirements in the early years foundation stage statutory framework for childminders. She recognises she needs to develop her knowledge of this to ensure she remains compliant over time.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder now has business insurance in place for vehicles which she uses to transport children. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers to gather and share information about children. The childminder has effective procedures in place to ensure that key information about children and their development is shared with other settings that children are due to attend. In addition, the childminder understands the purpose of the progress check when children are aged between 2 and 3 years. She has knowledge of the steps to take if concerns arise about a child's development. This includes working with parents and making referrals to other professionals.

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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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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 to keep details of all children's emergency contacts 24/07/2026

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Action Completion Date

prioritise professional development, in order to improve knowledge of how to plan for children's next steps and extend their learning 24/07/2026

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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. Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 06:30 - 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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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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Urgent improvement

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