Childminder in Rochdale

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has made changes to some of the ways she operates. She has varied how she settles new children in by working in close consultation with parents via phone calls to find out about children's interests and care routines. Children have had gradual settling-in visits to the childminder's home when nobody else was present or at quiet times. This has helped families and children to be safe and form trusting bonds. Now that restrictions have eased, the childminder communicates every day with each parent.

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are particularly effective at supporting children's communication and language skills. For example, when children bath their dolls, the childminder encourages them to think about the bubbles, squeezing the cloth and swishing the water around. She appropriately asks questions to encourage children to think and link their learning to their home experiences. The childminder talks about what happens as children learn how to wash their faces.

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The provision is good

Younger children are beginning to understand expectations for their behaviour. For example, the assistant reminds them not to throw toys when they become overexcited. She teaches them that they could hurt their friends, which helps them to learn why some behaviours are not acceptable.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children about the language of feelings, using songs. Children make faces that represent how they are feeling. The childminder and her assistant support children to understand why they may be feeling a certain way. This helps children to feel valued and supports their emotional well-being. n The childminder is very creative and imaginative in the activities she provides to promote children's development. She links learning to children's interests. Children enthusiastically join in and are eager to learn. For example, children gasp as they find items such as sensory bottles filled with twigs, grass and water. The childminder skilfully uses these props as they retell the story about going on a bear hunt. Children shake the sensory bottles to match the experiences of the children in the book. However, there are times when the childminder interrupts children's activities, which means that children do not

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have the time to finish them to their own satisfaction. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder provides parents with a wealth of information on their children's development. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's ongoing assessments to promote consistency in children's learning. The childminder is quick to identify gaps in children's development to help parents seek external professional help, if needed. n Children develop excellent hand-to-eye coordination. They use their fingertips to

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18 November 2021 pick up small objects, such as oats. Children enthusiastically explore the different ways that play dough can move as they roll and squash it. This helps to strengthen their fingers in readiness for early writing. n Children clean their hands before and after eating and manage their own self- care. They learn the importance of good hygiene routines. However, the childminder does not consistently teach children to take responsibility for their environment. For example, she does not encourage children to tidy toys away as they finish playing with them. Therefore, at times, the environment becomes cluttered. n The childminder is passionate about enhancing her knowledge. She provides regular supervision sessions and coaching to support her assistant to develop their practice. The childminder has kept herself up to date with recent changes to the early years foundation stage and has undertaken some additional training.

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For example, she has accessed training to extend her knowledge of the different ways to support children to communicate effectively. n The childminder is highly ambitious. She frequently reviews her practice and adapts her provision to help make positive changes. Then childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, other professionals and children to help her to make continuous improvements to her setting. n Children learn to value and respect different cultures and religions. For example, the environment has positive cultural images, books and role-play resources to explore. Children enjoy learning about different festivals and celebrations from around the world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are clear about the signs and symptoms of potential abuse. They know how to report any concerns about a child and liaise with other professional bodies to ensure that vulnerable children are safe. The childminder understands the role of the designated officer. She understands the procedure to follow if there is an allegation made against her or her assistant. The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of broader safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and extremism. They know how these may present themselves in very young children. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to minimise the risk of harm to children within her setting.

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should:

n plan routine events more consistently so that children can engage and concentrate during their chosen activities n help children to learn to take responsibility for their environment, such as by

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should:

18 November 2021 encouraging them to tidy up when they have finished playing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2496471 Local authority Calderdale Inspection number 10191707 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Todmorden, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent at level 5. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistant and children and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n Relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's and assistant's training. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

18 November 2021 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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18 November 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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