Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2794184 Registered with Ofsted: 29/07/2024 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and how to support all children to thrive. She describes her high expectations for all children and has a sound understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She reflects on her provision and has a clear vision for ongoing improvements, such as further developing the outside area.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is committed towards completing ongoing training. She has recently attended training on teaching methods to enhance children's learning and development. This has deepened her understanding of maximising learning through everyday routines.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder receives regular support from the local authority so that she can keep up to date with changes to legislation and good practice. She knows how to approach other professionals for advice or to make referrals when appropriate. The childminder has extensive experience in supporting children special educational and/or disabilities. she understands the importance of adapting her teaching for children at different stages of development. The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. She discusses how she builds strong relationships from the very start by ensuring open communication and having effective information-sharing systems in place. The childminder explains how she will support children to be secure and confident for their next stage in learning. She explains how she will share relevant information with teachers to support children to move on to 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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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 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 use 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.

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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

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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