Childminder EY450907

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 4 February 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure understanding of how to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children and protect their welfare. She understands the importance of minimising risks to children to help prevent accidents.  The childminder has a valid qualification in paediatric first aid, enabling her to correctly manage any minor injuries that children may incur. All required records and documents are kept correctly, including the daily record of children's attendance.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to use effective care practices and provide for children's physical and emotional well-being. She understands the importance of promoting children's self-esteem and their motivation to learn.  The childminder understands the importance of precise assessment of children's progress and how to use these to help identify their next steps in learning. She recognises the need to provide activities which are well matched to children's needs

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The provision meets requirements

and interests and help them to relax and enjoy the time before school starts.  The childminder works effectively with parents and other settings that children may attend to complement and extend their learning. She exchanges information regularly to support continuity of progress and well-being. Parents contribute to establishing their children's starting points in learning, on joining the setting.  The childminder has started to reflect on her practice and evaluate how she can bring about continuous improvement in the quality of provision. She also seeks the views of children and parents to support this. The childminder has addressed all actions and recommendations from the previous inspection successfully.  The childminder works effectively with other professionals to help identify her training needs and close any gaps in her knowledge. She uses a variety of sources to update the knowledge and skills gained from her initial childminding course and her previous

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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 implements statutory and other government requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children, as well as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector observed areas used for the care of children, along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450907 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1042659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Smithybridge area of Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The childminding setting operates from 7.15am to 9am on weekdays in term times only.

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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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