Childminder

Childminder

Unique reference number (URN): 2845207 Registered with Ofsted: 09/09/2025 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has secure knowledge, skills and understanding of her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands her duty to keep children safe and protected from harm, both in her home and when on outings.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder has a clear understanding of how young children learn. She explains how she would observe and assess children's learning to identify their starting points, interests and needs. The childminder intends to use this information to plan meaningful experiences across the 7 areas of learning and support children's progress. She describes how she would prepare children for their next steps, including transition to school. For example, the childminder explains how she would support children to develop independence, social confidence and fine motor skills for drawing and early writing.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and carers to understand children's unique characters and quickly identify their needs. For example, she would gather information before children start and use diaries and online messaging to share photos, updates and learning. The childminder also understands the value of working with outside professionals, such as local authority early years teams and health visitors, to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those with other barriers to learning or wellbeing. She is aware of additional funding available to disadvantaged children and explains clearly how she would use this to meet children's individual needs.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder explains that she would prioritise children's welfare and wellbeing. For instance, she would offer flexible settling-in sessions where parents can attend, helping children to feel secure, reassured and ready to build positive relationships with her in the setting. The childminder intends to provide regular outdoor experiences, such as outings to farms and parks, using real-world experiences to teach children about healthy lifestyles. She also plans to offer a wide range of activities that help children to understand the world, including learning about diversity, cultures and celebrations.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge up to date. For example, she has access to local authority training. The childminder intends to use this to strengthen her practice and ensure that she can support all children in her care effectively.

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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 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 the childminder 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. Registration date: 09/09/2025

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About this inspection

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 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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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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