Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 16 March 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Met The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not updated her first-aid training to be certain that she can competently administer the correct treatment to children in the event of an emergency.  The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She is able to discuss how she will observe and assess children's learning, in order to plan activities that they enjoy. She knows how to provide suitable challenge and how to encourage children's continuing development.  The childminder talks about effective methods for engaging parents and encouraging them to share what they know about their children. She recognises the importance of finding out about children's care routines when they start attending and explains the strategies she plans to adopt to keep parents informed of their children's achievements.  The childminder discusses how she will evaluate her provision by using feedback from

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The provision does not meet requirements

parents and children to monitor her practice and to continually strive to improve the service she offers.  The childminder understands how she will maintain risk assessments and keep the environment free from hazards.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and a healthy diet. In addition, she understands the importance of children being able to access fresh air and physical exercise on a daily basis.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and practice to ensure children are effectively safeguarded.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure paediatric first-aid training is completed and a certificate is obtained.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and provide learning experiences for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector looked at a selection of documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the childminder's home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303470 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 817523 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 7.30pm, seven days a week, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her daughter who is also a registered childminder.

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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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