Childminder EY548303

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is extremely organised and is motivated to offer a high-quality service. She understands what is required of her and has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities. n The childminder completes a range of training and reads a broad variety of literature about early years. This contributes to her secure knowledge and skills. n The value and importance of working closely with parents is recognised by this conscientious childminder. She intends to invest time to settle children and build positive relationships with new families from the outset. n The childminder has built a network of positive relationships with other professionals and intends to seek their advice and support, if required. n The childminder plans to offer children plenty of fresh and nutritious meals and snacks. She intends to ensure meals are enjoyable to help children to develop a positive attitude to healthy eating. n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She

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understands the guidelines set out by her local authority safeguarding team. She knows how to identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, if these arise. n Systems for self-evaluation are established. The childminder gathers the views of children and parents and acts upon their comments and ideas. She knows what she does well and is open to develop and improve her practice further. n The childminder creates a welcoming and friendly family home. All children are valued for their uniqueness and individuality. Diversity is celebrated and children benefit from an inclusive setting. n The childminder intends to offer children a varied and enjoyable curriculum. She plans to observe children and adapt her resources and activities to meet their individual needs and preferences. She explains her intentions to inspire children's curiosity and motivation in their learning. n The childminder is experienced and intends to use her unique skills to help to

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extend children's learning. For example, the childminder enjoys music, rhythm and singing, and she plans to build this into a broad scheme of learning to help children to reach their potential.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548303 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10107500 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 4 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed how the childminder intends to support children's learning and development, and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use to support her practice. n All areas of the registered property were viewed by the inspector, who observed the organisation of toys and equipment available for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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