Childminder in Oldham

This provision meets requirements

n The premises are safe and secure. The childminder attends child protection training and has a broad knowledge of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She understands her duties in ensuring that all adults living in the premises are suitable to be around children. The childminder knows the actions to take, should there be an allegation made against herself or a household member. n Self-evaluation helps the childminder to reflect on how she intends to continually improve. She ensures that mandatory training is up to date and understands the importance of further developing her knowledge and skills. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of partnership working. n The childminder explains how she intends to provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum, which builds on their existing knowledge and follows their interests. She has a good understanding of how she will assess the progress that

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children make and how she will adapt the curriculum to meet children's individual learning needs. n The childminder intends to promote children's good behaviour. For example, she explains how she will help children to share and take turns, and how she will encourage them to help to clear the table. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's positive attitudes towards their learning. For example, she explains how she will take children on trips to 'bring learning to life'. n The childminder understands the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. She talks about how she will teach children about similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder explains how she will promote children's healthy lifestyles. For example, she will encourage children to eat healthy foods and encourage them to develop good hygiene practices. The childminder knows the importance of allowing children to have opportunities to

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be physically active and have access to fresh air. She explains how she will help children to develop their self-care skills.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 504932 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10065399 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 22 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Oldham. Sessions are Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, term time only.

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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 his evaluation. n The childminder and the inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector viewed the range of resources and toys that will be available to children. n A selection of relevant documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's training, and her policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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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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