Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 3 September 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder keeps up to date with latest legislation. n The childminder is aware of the need to monitor children's progress. She understands how to adapt activities to suit the changing needs of children and to use age- appropriate resources to support development. She knows how to plan activities to promote children's learning and development. n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She understands the importance of making thorough risk assessments to ensure that children can play safely. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour. She explains how she would give children lots of praise to help build their confidence and self-esteem.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice. She has plans in place to build on her skills and knowledge in order to improve her provision continually. n The childminder liaises with other childminders and keeps her childcare knowledge up to date.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at the areas of the house and garden used for childminding and checked the suitability of resources available.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector sampled a range of documents, including policies, procedures and evidence relating to suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 316059 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10065628 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 3 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Rochdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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