Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY404926 Registered with Ofsted: 09/02/2010 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates that she knows how to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage through discussion. She shows a high level of understanding regarding safeguarding and knows how to keep children safe. The childminder shows ability to identify types of harm and potential signs and symptoms. She details the importance of recording concerns and contacting the correct local authority persons for further support. She has ensured that her professional development has continued. For example, her knowledge remains up to date with changes through training, such as safer sleep and eating.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows robust knowledge of risk assessment, detailing how she will keep children safe indoors and outdoors. Through discussion, the childminder identifies the importance of outdoor play and physical development. There are local areas she intends to take children to, where they can explore and develop their gross motor skills, such as using climbing frames and bicycles in local parks. The childminder intends to implement a well-thought-out curriculum, where she will focus on all areas of learning, such as social, physical and communication development, through interactions and activities. She discusses how she will integrate further learning areas, such as mathematics and literacy. She details the importance of adapting activities to suit ages and stages of all children. The childminder discusses how she will ensure children progress from their individual starting points and how she will help them to be ready for the next

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Understanding children with special educational needs and/or other barriers to their learning further is a priority to the childminder. She is undertaking additional training to extend her knowledge. Through discussion, she details how she will identify gaps in children's learning and recognises the importance of implementing effective strategies.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder expresses the importance of positive parent partnerships. She details how she will update parents of their child's day and their development. The childminder explains a well-thought-out settling period, prioritising parental involvement and staggered timings. This is to ensure children are fully comfortable in the care of the childminder and help them to build positive relationships.

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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 setting

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:30 - 06:30

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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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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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There were no early years children present 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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