Childminder EY423114

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 18 February 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendation for improvement raised at the previous inspection. She shows how different types of observation will be used to capture children's learning. She describes how progress will be monitored at regular intervals to help identify and support what children need to learn next.  The childminder has recently completed an appropriate qualification to further support her professional development and skills. This helps to improve her knowledge and understanding of quality early years practice, in order to support positive outcomes for children in the future.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn through play. She explains how children's starting points in learning will be gathered through partnership with parents. She describes how this information will be used to plan activities that are well suited to children's individual needs and interests.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She demonstrates knowledge about child protection issues and appropriate procedures to follow. She explains how she will complete risk assessments to identify and address potential hazards, in order to provide a safe environment for children.  The childminder describes how she will offer an inclusive service where children learn to respect and value differences. She gives examples of resources and activities she will use to help support children in learning about different cultures and faiths.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will keep them well informed about their children's progress. For example, through regular face-to-face discussions, daily communication diaries and opportunities to view observations of their children's play.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to evaluate the effectiveness of her

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The provision meets requirements

provision. She explains how she will use the views of parents and children to reflect on areas to develop further, in order to continuously improve the service she provides. 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 deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423114 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1050634 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round, except for Christmas Day, New Years Day and family holidays. She currently operates from 7am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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