Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): EY539048 Registered with Ofsted: 12/07/2017 Registers: EYR, CCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and promote their welfare. She is able to recognise potential signs of abuse and neglect and confidently explains the procedures she would follow to report any concerns promptly to the appropriate agencies. She describes how she will carry out regular risk assessments of her home, resources and outings to minimise hazards and provide a safe environment for children. The childminder recognises the importance of maintaining accurate attendance, accident and incident records to support children's welfare and help identify any emerging concerns.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder shows that she has a sound understanding of how to promote children's learning and development through a varied programme of planned experiences and opportunities for child-initiated play. She explains how she will carry out regular observations and assessments of what children know and can do. Children's interests and individual next steps will be used to plan activities that meet their developmental needs. The childminder values the learning opportunities available within the local community. She intends to visit places such as parks, libraries and community groups to enrich children's experiences and support their social, physical and communication development.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder values the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide nutritious meals and snacks. She explains how she will encourage regular outdoor play and physical activity. The childminder possesses a robust understanding of safe eating and sleeping practices. She understands how to manage allergies and the administration of medicines appropriately. She understands the supervision that is required for children during mealtimes. She shares how she will oversee that babies and children are safe while they sleep. She shares that she will conduct regular sleep checks that help promote their safety and wellbeing.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to promote positive behaviour. She describes how she will nurture children's confidence and promote their independence. She explains how she intends to adapt routines and activities in response to children's needs. The childminder shares that her approach is to meet the individual needs of children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who may require additional support to overcome barriers to learning.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises the importance of continuing professional development. She confidently explains how she uses training, guidance and learning from the network group she is part of, to strengthen her knowledge and practice. She demonstrates key knowledge of the benefits of developing effective partnerships with parents and working collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to promote children's learning, development and overall wellbeing. The childminder also demonstrates a commitment to reflect on and evaluate her practice.

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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 setting

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