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12 Aug 2026
- Inspectors verified
Kelly Hawkins
- Name on report verified
Childminder
- URN verified
EY429578
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- Although, the childminder has a positive attitude towards rectifying this matter and has a clear understanding of how to effectively help children in the case of a minor emergency he has not fulfilled the statutory requirements. p.1
- The childminder understands the importance of establishing positive relationships with children and knows how to support them to settle quickly and to be confident and independent. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of establishing secure and trusting relationships with parents. p.1
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Next steps
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- This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. p.2
- This setting has not met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register. p.3
- Ensure an up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate is obtained. p.3
- Ensure valid and current liability insurance policy is obtained. p.3
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 447
- shorter than usual (typical 1698)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 38, typical 43
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 4
- typical 3
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Childminder
Unique reference number (URN): EY429578 Registered with Ofsted: 01/06/2011 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR
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Leadership and governance Needs attention
The childminder has failed to meet requirements since his last inspection. The childminder does not hold an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate and valid liability insurance. Although, the childminder has a positive attitude towards rectifying this matter and has a clear understanding of how to effectively help children in the case of a minor emergency he has not fulfilled the statutory requirements. He fully understands all aspects of safeguarding and child protection. For example, he knows what signs and symptoms may cause a potential concern and he knows how to raise and follow up any safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who he would contact and how he will follow up any concerns regarding concerns about adults associated with the address and any potential issues with children's safety and welfare.
p.1
Leadership and governance Needs attention
The childminder understands the importance of establishing secure and trusting relationships with parents. He intends to communicate with parents daily and share their children's achievements and next steps in their learning. The childminder fully understands the benefits of keeping parents fully involved and informed. This will include sharing tips, such as activity ideas. He fully understands the importance of establishing positive partnerships with other early years professionals. This includes sharing helpful strategies and ideas with other specialists. He knows the benefits of providing children with a positive and consistent approach to their shared care and learning.
p.1
Leadership and governance Needs attention
The childminder understands the importance of establishing positive relationships with children and knows how to support them to settle quickly and to be confident and independent. He understands the benefits of being a positive role model and knows how he would manage any challenging behaviour. He intends to ensure that children follow thorough health and hygiene routines, such as implementing thorough handwashing routines.
p.2
Leadership and governance Needs attention
The childminder intends to closely monitor children's attendance and share with parents the importance of regular and prompt attendance to help prepare children for the expectations of school.
p.2
Compulsory Childcare Register requirements
This setting has not met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.
p.2
Register
When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:
p.2
Voluntary Childcare Register requirements
This setting has not met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.
p.3
Register
When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:
p.3
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:
p.3
Action Completion Date
obtain an up-to-date paediatric first-aid certificate 30/09/2026
p.3
Action Completion Date
obtain valid and current liability insurance 30/09/2026
p.3
Action Completion Date
Ensure an up-to-date paediatric first aid certificate is obtained. Ensure valid and current liability insurance policy is obtained.
p.3
About this inspection
The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.
p.3
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 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
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About this setting
Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 19:00
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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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Our grades explained
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.
p.4
Exceptional
Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.
p.5
Strong standard
The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.
p.5
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.
p.5
Needs attention
The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.
p.5
Urgent improvement
The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care.
p.5
Urgent improvement
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p.5
Urgent improvement
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p.5
Urgent improvement
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Urgent improvement
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Urgent improvement
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