Childminder, Out-of school day care in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has recently attended child protection training and has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and guidance provided by the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She fully understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children.  The childminder has an appropriate knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She demonstrates how she plans for children's individual needs and understands why she should complete observational assessments and work in partnership with parents and others.  The childminder demonstrates how she reduces hazards to children and protects them. She completes risk assessments for her home and keeps the front and back door secure, so children cannot leave the premises unsupervised. In relation to fire safety, she has a well-thought-out emergency evacuation plan, including a procedure for

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The provision meets requirements

children who stay overnight.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She discusses the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensures they have daily opportunities for energetic outside play. She understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way.  The parts of the premises to be used for the care of children are welcoming. Resources are suitable and of good quality. The childminder has an understanding of the importance of ensuring that the environment and resources provide challenge for children and engage their interest.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to look at what she does and the impact this has on children. It is used to support continuous improvement of her provision. For example, seeking and obtaining training to further develop knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder maintains a current paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability

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The provision meets requirements

insurance, which are mandatory requirements that promote children's safety at the setting. 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 looked at the premises in relation to health and safety.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the procedures for self-evaluation and the action plan of improvements.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and the childminder's training and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443461 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 954910 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, during term time only. There is provision for overnight care.

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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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