Childminder in Oldham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has attended training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows how to respond if she has concerns. She has made herself aware of how to recognise if a child may be at risk of being exposed to extreme views or behaviours. n The childminder understands the importance of completing observations to assess and monitor children's progress. She describes how she provides a suitable range of learning experiences to help children make progress in their development. The childminder is fully aware of the importance of keeping parents informed about their children's ongoing development. n The childminder provides a suitable environment for children's care. She understands the importance of building effective partnerships with parents and other professionals who may be involved in children's learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

The childminder can demonstrate how she would meet children's individual needs effectively. n The childminder knows how to help children adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, she helps children access nutritious food, and talks to them about the importance of washing their hands to reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder undertakes checks on her home and resources to keep children safe and secure. Through outings, children practise to cross the roads safely and become familiar with the local community. n Describing the high expectations she has of children's behaviour, the childminder talked about the strategies she uses to support children in behaving well. She discussed how she encourages and supports them in learning to share and take turns.

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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 505088 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065403 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 0 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Coppice, near Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector discussed how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The childminder took the inspector on a tour of the areas she uses for childminding and discussed risk assessment. n Documents were reviewed, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and certificate of insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision.

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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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