Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2738263 Registered with Ofsted: 16/06/2023 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

Since the previous inspection, the childminder has ensured that she is meeting all requirements of the 'Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework'. She has provided Ofsted with information about household members so required checks could be completed. In addition, the childminder has put in place appropriate insurance. The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children. She risk assesses the areas used by children to limit risks. She also has appropriate risk assessments for when taking children on outings, for example, to local parks and playgroups.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has an ambitious curriculum in place to support children's learning and development. She discusses activities that support children with all areas of their development, including speech and language and preparing children for the next stage in their learning, such as their move to school. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by completing regular training, working with other agencies and researching ideas on how best to support children and their families. The childminder recognises that some children may require additional support, this includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children with other barriers to their learning. She discusses how she would work with other agencies and parents to ensure all children make the progress they are capable of. The childminder recognises how to adapt activities and her approach for supporting children, for example, by using words

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

from children's home languages to help their understanding.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder understands the importance of building secure relationships with children and their families. This includes having all information needed to support children's welfare and wellbeing. She explains the importance of gathering information about children's routines from home, such as sleep times, and following these to provide the children with secure routines to help them feel safe and secure.

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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 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. This data is from 13 August 2026

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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. 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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Urgent improvement

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