Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2015 10 May 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 Discussions and evidence suggest that the childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. She knows how to promote learning for children of different ages and stages and how to use the environment and resources to support their care, learning and development.  The childminder understands how to effectively monitor children's progress through observations and assessment, and how to use this information to plan next steps in children's learning based on their individual needs and interests.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working with parents, other professionals and other settings that children attend, to ensure continuity of care and learning and to fully support children's all-round development.  The childminder is aware of the importance of helping children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She knows to help children manage hygiene routines independently, to

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The provision meets requirements

promote healthy eating and to ensure that children have plenty of exercise and fresh air.  The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to safeguard the welfare of children. There are effective measures in place to keep children safe by minimising risks.  The childminder understands how to meet children's care needs and provide for their individual requirements and preferences, to nurture their good health and well-being.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and the garden used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at documentation and a selection of policies and procedures, including risk assessments, certificates and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and the childminder's priorities for improvement.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to observe children, assess their progress and plan for children's next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY136517 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 877329 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Failsworth, Manchester. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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