Childminder in Rochdale

Inspection date 18 June 2019 Previous inspection date 9 October 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. For example, she ensures that drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the referral procedures to follow, should she have concerns about the safety or welfare of a child. n The childminder plans to use the information from observations of children's play to assess what they know and can do. She intends to plan challenging activities that interest children and help them to make good progress. n The childminder plans to use positive praise and encouragement and play alongside children to teach them how to behave appropriately. n The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about healthy lifestyles. For example, by eating a balanced diet and playing outside in the fresh air. n The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive service. She has procedures in

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This provision meets requirements

place to monitor children's progress so that she can quickly identify any gaps in their learning and seek external intervention, if necessary. n The childminder understands the value of professional development and evaluating her practice. For example, since the last inspection, she has developed detailed action plans that clearly identify priorities for further improvement of her practice. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, schools and other professionals to provide children with continuity of learning and care.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector carried out a tour of the premises and the garden with the childminder. She observed the resources, toys and equipment that the childminder intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at relevant policies, procedures and documents that the childminder intends to use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. The inspector also discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's play and learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises. She also checked the childminder's qualifications and discussed her self-evaluation and improvement plans. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to work in partnership with

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This provision meets requirements

parents, external professionals and schools that some children may also attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409648 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10084391 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 5 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 9 October 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in the Firgrove area of Rochdale. She operates from Monday to Friday from 3pm until 7pm term-time only. The childminder provides care in the school holidays each weekday from 8am to 6pm. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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