Childminder 500505

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2016 23 February 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 Despite her qualification the childminder does not have sufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements. Her understanding of assessing children from their starting points, in order to monitor their progress is weak. She has not kept up to date with recent changes to childcare practice.  The childminder has attended recent paediatric first-aid training. This helps her to know how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident.  The childminder has attended relevant safeguarding training and is aware of how to detect possible signs or symptoms of abuse. She demonstrates a good knowledge of what to do should she have concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of working with parents to share information about their children's learning and achievements.  The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour. She is aware of

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The provision does not meet requirements

the need to give children clear boundaries for behaviour and to teach them to be kind to others. She discusses the importance of helping children to develop a positive attitude towards people who are different from themselves.  The childminder describes how she will promote children's understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, she will talk to children about how to cross the road safely.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She discusses the importance of ensuring children have daily opportunities to be active outside and providing them with a healthy, balanced diet.

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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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Due Date

 develop a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements, particularly for the assessment of children, in order to effectively support their progress across the areas of learning. 15/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at training records and policies, including the safeguarding policy, which the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to keep children safe.  The inspector checked the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all those living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500505 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 817313 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 23 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification.

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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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