Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2836277 Registered with Ofsted: 28/10/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder continues to meet most of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She demonstrated an understanding of how to plan a curriculum that promotes children's learning across all seven areas of learning and development. A particular strength is her commitment to developing children's understanding of the world, with outdoor learning forming a central part of her curriculum. However, the childminder's understanding of curriculum implementation for babies and younger children is less well developed. Whilst she could describe broad curriculum intentions, she was not able to demonstrate a sufficiently secure understanding of how planning, interactions and experiences should be tailored to meet the unique developmental needs of children under the age of two.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder showed some understanding of safeguarding and was able to identify a range of signs and indicators of abuse and neglect and explain the appropriate actions to take in different safeguarding scenarios. However, the childminder has not accessed recent safeguarding training, and, as a result, there is a risk that her knowledge may not fully reflect current statutory guidance and best practice. To strengthen her safeguarding practice further, she should ensure that safeguarding training is updated regularly, so that she remains informed about current legislation, emerging safeguarding issues and reporting procedures.

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Leadership and governance Needs attention

The childminder's knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not yet sufficiently developed. She was not able to explain how she would identify and meet the individual needs of all children with SEND or how she would adapt her practice to ensure they are fully included in learning and daily experiences. In addition, she was not able to clearly articulate the process for seeking advice and support from external agencies and professionals when concerns arise or when additional support is required.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has not 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 not 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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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:

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Action Completion Date

ensure that safeguarding training and knowledge of current statutory guidance and reporting procedures is up to date 02/12/2026

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Action Completion Date

improve knowledge of educational programmes for children under two years of age to support high-quality learning and development 02/12/2026

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Action Completion Date

improve understanding of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to ensure inclusive practice and appropriate support strategies are embedded within provision 02/12/2026

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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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 only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas. Registration date: 28/10/2025

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 07:00 - 21:00

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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

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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