Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2015 12 January 2010

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She describes how to observe and plan challenging activities to motivate children and meet their individual needs and interests. She understands that children's assessments need to be carefully monitored at regular intervals.  The childminder has a wide range of toys and equipment that cover all areas of learning and promotes children's understanding of equality and the diversity of people and communities.  The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a sound knowledge of the safeguarding requirements and how to keep children as safe from harm as possible. She is clear about how to identify and refer any concerns by following clear child protection procedures.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how to promote children's health

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The provision meets requirements

and well-being. She talks about offering healthy snacks and meals, and encouraging the children to be physical and active every day.  The childminder understands the importance of effective partnerships with parents and professionals. She knows how valuable their involvement and contributions are towards promoting the children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder is professional and reflective. She has attended a number of training courses to update her knowledge in childcare and knows how to gain support to help improve her practice.

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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 had discussions with the childminder about her childcare practice.  The inspector completed a tour of the areas of the childminder's home normally used for childminding.  The inspector viewed the toys and equipment for children.  The inspector sampled some documentation, including training and insurance certificates, policies, records of risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398121 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 859937 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Shaw, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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