Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2016 2 February 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the actions for improvement identified at the last inspection. She explains how she will review her setting and drive improvements. She understands the importance of reviewing children's progress between the ages of two and three years. She explains how she will share this information clearly with parents and professionals.  The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children's welfare. She has updated her paediatric first-aid certificate and recently attended safeguarding training. She demonstrates knowledge about child protection issues and appropriate procedures to follow. She explains how she will identify and address any potential hazards to help provide a safe environment for the children.  The childminder describes how she will work closely with parents to find out what children can already do when first starting at the setting. She explains how she will use

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The provision meets requirements

this information to plan activities which are well suited to children's individual needs and interests.  The childminder demonstrates how she will monitor children's development. She talks about using different types of observation and regularly summarising the achievements they have made. She describes how she will identify what children need to learn next in order to support them to make progress.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes having regular meetings and conversations to share information about children's progress. She explains how she will aim to work closely with the local nurseries and schools, to help support continuity in children's learning.  The childminder describes how she will offer an inclusive service where children learn to respect and value differences. She gives examples of promoting positive discussions about equality. She talks about researching a variety of cultural celebrations to help

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The provision meets requirements

develop children's understanding of diversity.

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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 deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381315 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 1005663 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Rochdale, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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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