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 Good

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The provision is good

Happy sounds fill the air. Children are engaged. They enjoy time with their peers and the childminder. They talk about the enjoyable experiences they have. Children especially enjoy activities where they learn about the natural world. They excitedly tell the inspector, 'We saw a snail with a shell on.' The childminder shows the children real caterpillars. She encourages them to look closely at their features, using magnifying glasses. Children are intrigued by these little creatures. They relate this experience to well-known stories, such as 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. This supports their growing love for reading. This is further exemplified when children show off new words they have learned, such as 'cocoon'.

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The provision is good

The childminder clearly knows the children and their individual needs well. She has high expectations for every child. It is clear that children feel heard. The childminder prepares children well for all aspects of their day. She builds respectful relationships with children and always explains clearly what is happening now and next and what this means for each child. Her respectful approach is reflected back through the children. They quickly acquire the skills to show the same levels of respect and kindness to one another. Older children happily swap toys with their younger peers when it is clear they want a turn. Younger children wait patiently and cuddle their friends. Children are curious, confident and settled.

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n Children behave well. They listen, consider one another and help the childminder. Children feel secure with the well-embedded routines. For example, they are delighted to have a quick dance class before lunchtime. They know the songs well. Even the youngest children grab different props and perform different actions based on what is said within the lyrics. The childminder uses thoughtful breathing exercises to help children calm their bodies after their workout. Children embrace this and show understanding of how their bodies work. They appreciate the childminder and thank her for such enjoyable activities, which demonstrates the warm bonds they have her. n Children share lots of positive feedback with the inspector. They proudly show off photos of their absent friends and recount recent trips out. Children show high levels of confidence and soak in the variety of experiences the childminder offers. They have excellent manners and speak respectfully to their friends, the

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childminder and the inspector without being prompted. n The childminder provides a well-thought-out and engaging curriculum. She considers and incorporates children's individual needs and personal interests. Children are genuinely interested in the stories, games and adult-let experiences. For the most part, children are well challenged. However, on some occasions, group activities could be organised more effectively to provide

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5 April 2022 challenge for the oldest and most developmentally able children. Despite this, children make good progress and develop essential skills for their upcoming move to primary school. n Parents value the childminder. They particularly appreciate how safe and happy their children feel in her care. Parents feel involved with their children's ongoing development and are aware of their current learning goals. This helps to set children up for success, as parents further support their learning at home. n The childminder is focused on continuous self-evaluation. She considers all aspects of her own practice daily. She readily identifies her strengths and areas for development. She is passionate and committed to constantly evolving and improving her provision for children. n The provision for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is strong. The childminder is acutely aware of how to adapt her practices to meet

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the individual needs of children. This helps children to thrive. n Children develop a real love for reading. They are excited to gather around the childminder at story time. They show impressive recall as they explain what will happen next in the stories from memory. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She uses all aspects of the day to promote conversation. For instance, at lunchtime, children talk with the childminder about different foods, how they taste and where they come from. This helps to enrich their growing vocabulary banks.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder creates a culture of vigilance and awareness. She regularly updates her own training, which is reflected in her knowledge. She recognises the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is being abused or neglected. The childminder is astutely aware of the procedures she must follow if a child discloses abuse or an allegation is made against her. The premises are risk assessed and secure, which helps to maintain children's safety. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and demonstrates the understanding of how to react appropriately to accidents and injuries. This helps to support children's safety and well-being with the childminder.

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should:

n consider ways to strengthen the organisation of group activities to appropriately challenge the most developmentally able children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472899 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10219799 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 4 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n Feedback was gathered from parents and children.

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5 April 2022 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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5 April 2022 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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