Childminder EY443461

This provision meets requirements

Children dash happily into the childminder's welcoming home. They are eager to have fun and talk together after a busy day at school. Children play actively and cooperatively. They suggest and develop the storylines for their lively cooperative play. For example, children agree who will operate the toy 'lightsabre' energy sword. The childminder communicates clear expectations for children's conduct. They know that they must share toys and take turns with each other.

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This provision meets requirements

Parents say that the childminder is friendly and approachable. They praise the positive impact that she has on children's social development. Parents feel well informed about the provision and the activities. They say that they trust the childminder to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder establishes consistent routines that help her to promote children's health and safety effectively. This is demonstrated when they walk to school together. Children know that they must walk on the inside of the footpath and stay away from the road.

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n The experienced childminder evaluates and improves her provision. She makes sure that she attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid. The childminder knows children well. She provides wide-ranging activities that meet and stimulate children's individual interests. n Partnerships between home, the school and the childminder's provision are effective. Parents comment that the childminder always shares messages and other information with them. This is demonstrated when children share concerns and worries with the childminder; she passes on the information to parents without delay. The childminder, parents and school staff work together to make sure that what is worrying children is resolved. n The childminder gathers important information from parents before children attend her provision. For example, she finds out about any health and welfare matters, such as allergies to particular foods. This helps the childminder to

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promote children's good health effectively. The childminder makes sure that she keeps confidential information about children and families safe. n Children develop confidence and independence. They express their own ideas and learn to respect the views and beliefs of other people. n Children and the childminder hold lively conversations about all sorts of topics. This helps the childminder to extend children's communication skills and knowledge of the world. For example, children eagerly tell the childminder what they have been learning at school about Chinese New Year. They know that it is the year of the rat. They confidently describe how the rat became the first of the

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23 January 2020 Chinese Zodiac animals. This helps to promote children's recollection of the sequence of events in new stories. They acquire knowledge about different cultures and traditions. n Children learn habits that contribute to their good health. This is demonstrated when children eat their packed tea. The childminder encourages children to take frequent drinks. They learn that this helps them to digest the food. The childminder helps children to make decisions about the amount of food they eat. For instance, children talk about 'feeling full' and about not eating more than they need. n The childminder promotes children's physical development. For example, children draw and write as part of their play. This helps children to practise pencil control and strengthen their hands and fingers. In a further example, the childminder varies her route to and from school. They walk the short way there and the long way back. The daily walking helps to promote children's stamina

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and fitness. n The childminder teaches children to follow rules that keep them safe. This is demonstrated when they eat their tea. The childminder makes sure that children know why they must wash their hands first. They learn that they must not run about with food in their mouths, in case they choke.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends training that helps to refresh her knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. She knows what to do if she has concerns that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder is alert to new information about safeguarding matters and incorporates it effectively into her procedures. For example, she finds out about the risks and benefits of the internet and social media. She teaches children rules that help to keep them safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443461 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10139502 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. Her provision operates from Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 9am and from 3pm to 6pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a meeting before the childminder collected children from school. They discussed and evaluated a sample of the documents that the childminder completes, such as the records of the medication that she administers to children. n A tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding was made by the inspector. n The inspector observed care practices and play activities. She spoke with the childminder and the children. For example, she asked children to tell her about the pictures that they were drawing. n One parent spoke with the inspector and the inspector read written feedback from other parents and carers.

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Inspection activities

23 January 2020 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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