Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2783862 Registered with Ofsted: 24/04/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

At the time of the inspection, the childminder does not have any early years children on roll. The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of the early years foundation stage and keeps up to date with any changes to requirements. He reflects on updates and assesses the impact these may have on his setting, making any adjustments necessary and ensuring he remains compliant. The childminder is committed to continual improvement and ongoing growth. For example, he seeks to further develop his knowledge by attending additional training courses to improve his skills. The childminder understands child development and how children learn. He carefully considers activities that support children's development, including those that may face barriers to their learning, outlining clear outcomes. He explains how adapting activities and the environment to meet all children's needs helps to ensure all children are included and can participate.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder talks confidently about his risk assessments and the significance of ensuring all areas where children play and learn are safe. He expresses the value of teaching children to identify risk for themselves and how supporting them to take appropriate risks helps build their confidence. The childminder discusses his processes for helping children understand how they can keep themselves safe online using resources, such as age-appropriate books.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder discusses the importance of developing and sustaining professional relationships with parents and other professionals that are involved in the child's life. This is to build trust, consistency and create a positive environment for children. He has made links with the local authority and will seek guidance and advice where required. The childminder is passionate about enriching children's lives, helping them make the best possible progress and ultimately preparing them for school.

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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 : 07:30 - 17:30,Friday : 07:30 - 15:00

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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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