Childminder 301255

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 7 March 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to promote the welfare and safety of every child. She has completed all relevant training, including first aid, and has a good awareness of safeguarding. The childminder explains the signs and symptoms of abuse and is clear of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the learning and development requirements. She demonstrates how she will provide a range of play experiences across all areas of learning.  The childminder understands the different ways children learn. She explains how she will teach children the skills they need to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move on to school.  The childminder explains how she will observe, evaluate and assess children's progress and plan for their individual next steps in learning. She is aware of the need to

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The provision meets requirements

complete a written summary of progress for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will work with parents to understand children's care and learning needs. The childminder explains how good partnerships with other early years providers, schools and outside agencies help to support children's individual needs.  The childminder has created a warm, homely environment and recognises the importance of ensuring children feel secure while in her care. She completes assessments for her home and outings appropriately to reduce hazards to children.  The childminder explains the importance of developing children's self-confidence and self-awareness. She explains how she will help children recognise and value similarities and differences between themselves and others within their local community and the

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The provision meets requirements

wider world.  The childminder explains how she will promote children's good health and hygiene. She understands the importance of providing children with a range of physical activities outdoors. The childminder explains how she will take into account children's dietary needs when providing children with healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks. 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 viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is provided, including the rear garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding her knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, including documentation and records, such as emergency contact information, policies and procedures, enrolment forms and risk assessments.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her family, including her childminder registration, insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301255 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 867305 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 6 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Oldham, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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