Childminder in Oldham

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced and dedicated childminder shows a good understanding of how she intends to lead her setting with passion and determination. She intends to include the views of children and parents in the self-evaluation process. The childminder notes the importance of partnership working and has established robust links with the local authority and other childcare professionals. She intends to have meetings with parents to keep them informed about their children's time at the setting. n The childminder presents with a secure understanding of how she intends to keep children safe and protected from harm. She has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the local referral procedure. The childminder knows the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. n The childminder has a sound understanding of child development. She intends to offer children a broad and balanced curriculum that captures their interest

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and keeps them motivated to learn. She understands the importance of assessment and how this will help to support children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder intends to provide children with healthy and nutritious foods. She explains how she will promote children's large-muscle development and how she will provide them with opportunities to access fresh air. The childminder explains how she will teach children about good oral health and about the importance of good hygiene. n The childminder shows a good understanding of how she intends to manage children's behaviour. She explains that she will be a positive role model and will praise children for their good behaviour. The childminder intends to use house rules and wants to teach children about the significance of mutual respect and tolerance. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how she intends to offer a welcoming and inclusive service. She wants to provide a play environment where

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children can feel confident to be themselves and express their creativity and individuality. n The childminder has first-hand experience of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She understands the importance of early intervention and partnership working to ensure no child is at a disadvantage.

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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 504996 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10145652 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 2 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in the Failsworth area of 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 early years qualification at level 3.

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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 of the setting. n The childminder took the inspector on 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 for the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

2 September 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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