Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2778388 Registered with Ofsted: 21/06/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands how to support the children in her care. She describes how she will build close relationships with parents and get to know each child's interests to support their play and learning. The childminder describes how she will carry out creative activities using resources, such as play dough, for children to explore. She explains how she will take into consideration the needs of the children in her care. 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 understands how to make links with local partners to support children's experiences. This includes mixing with other childminders, and exploring the local community. The childminder recognises that engaging effectively with the community can help to maintain high standards of education and care for children of all ages. The childminder discusses how she will help to prepare children for their next stage of education, including school. Where appropriate, she explains she will put together activities to support any areas they need to develop. The childminder understands the importance of healthy eating. She explains how she intends to promote this with children and their parents/carers. The childminder demonstrates secure safeguarding knowledge. She demonstrates knowledge of a wide range of safeguarding issues. The childminder recognises that poor attendance can be a risk factor for children. She knows how to identify, record and escalate concerns, including unexplained

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

injuries, attendance patterns and welfare issues.

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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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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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About this setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 17:00

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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

services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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