Childminder in Oldham

Inspection date 25 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she creates a safe environment. She regularly checks to ensure her home is free from hazards and potential risks to children. She demonstrates a positive attitude to promoting children's welfare. n The childminder understands her child protection responsibilities and explains how to keep children safe. She knows how to identify and report safeguarding concerns, should these arise. n The childminder understands how to observe children to understand their abilities and skills. She plans to provide a wide range of challenging activities, linked to children's interests, to help to support progress and development across all areas of learning. n The childminder provides a range of toys suitable for babies, toddlers and older children. Toys and resources are well organised to help the childminder to promote independent access and choice for children. n The childminder completes training to improve her skills. She has developed links with

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the local authority quality team, who visit the childminder's setting to offer advice and support. The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation and professional development. n The childminder explains how she intends to offer an inclusive and welcoming family home. She intends to work closely with parents and families to provide seamless care and learning opportunities for children.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed

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the equipment and toys available. n 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 EY540881 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10089503 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 7 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Oldham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers occasional overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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