Childminder in Rochdale

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's starting points and making ongoing assessments. She demonstrates a clear understanding of how children learn and how to provide opportunities that reflect their current stage of development. She is clear on how she intends to build on what children know and can already do, so that all children make the best progress. n The childminder understands the importance of developing good relationships with parents. She provides daily feedback and support for children's daily routines, such as sleeping and eating. She also shares information on each child's stage of development and how parents can support their child's progress at home. In the past, the childminder provided stay-and-play sessions for parents. She modelled how to engage in children's play, communication strategies and the importance of stories in supporting children's developing

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language skills. n The childminder understands how to support children and families to lead a healthy lifestyle. She visits local children's centres and goes out into the community to give children a broad range of experiences. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's independence. She uses information from the local authority on how to effectively support children to be ready for school and how best to enhance their self-help skills. For example, she supports children to learn about dressing and putting their own shoes on. The childminder shares her clear behaviour expectations and describes how she talks to children about being kind to others and sharing. n The childminder provides a safe environment in which children can play and learn. She ensures her paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date and that she knows how respond in the event of any accidents. The childminder undertakes

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regular risk assessments of her home to identify and minimise any potential hazards. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to make improvements. She attends training to further improve and extend her knowledge. This supports her to make positive changes to her home and practice. n The childminder has continued to attend training despite having no children on roll. For example, she recently attended training on making robust assessments. The childminder has evaluated her observation and assessment process as a result of this. n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children. She regularly attends training to help to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. She is aware of the signs, symptoms and possible indicators of abuse. The childminder understands how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities in order to ensure that children are

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This provision meets requirements

28 July 2022 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 2523616 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10208174 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

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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28 July 2022 28 July 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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