Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder is passionate about helping children to learn and develop new skills. She regularly updates her knowledge about quality early years practice, in order to help support positive outcomes for children.  The childminder demonstrates how she will find out what children can already do and what they know, when first starting at the setting. She describes examples of activities that she will plan to help follow their interests and support individual needs.  The childminder talks about using different types of observation and how she will regularly monitor the achievements children have made. She explains how she will identify what they need to learn next, to help support them make progress.  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 assess her home to identify and minimise any

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The provision meets requirements

potential hazards, in order to provide a safe environment for children to play.  The childminder describes how she will offer an inclusive service where children learn to respect and value differences. She talks about how she will teach the children about a variety of festivals to help develop their understanding of diversity.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will have daily discussions with them to share information about the children's care, learning and behaviour. 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 has a suitable knowledge of how to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. She explains how she will use the views of parents and children to reflect on strengths and weaknesses of her practice, to help her identify areas that could be

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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 discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises that will be used by children and discussed the equipment and toys that will be made available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481271 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 996445 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Oldham, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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