Foster, Frances

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 January 2016 5 September 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is fully aware of her responsibilities and the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder holds a current first-aid qualification. She is aware of how to complete daily safety checks of her premises to minimise any potential risks or hazards.  The childminder has a broad range of interesting toys, books and equipment organised to ensure children can independently access what they need. She understands how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way.  The childminder has appropriate documentation in place to record information about children and their families, along with informative policies.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to observe and assess children to identify their starting points and monitor their ongoing learning. She understands how

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The provision meets requirements

to plan activities to help children to make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings that children also attend. She knows how to share useful information to ensure a joined-up approach is used to support children's learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She is aware of the importance of providing children with a healthy diet and ensuring they have regular opportunities to be active outside.  The childminder is aware of the need to reflect on the quality of her provision. She knows how to take the views of parents and children into account when making changes to 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed record keeping, and the policies and procedures that the childminder will follow when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 504945 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 855538 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification. At the time of the inspection, there were no children on roll in the early years age range.

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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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