Childminder in Tameside

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder notified Ofsted that she had sought emergency medical treatment for a child in her care, as is required. However, following this significant event, the childminder has not reflected on her risk assessments for responding to and managing emergency situations in a safe way. This could compromise children's safety. n The childminder understands how to promote children's development. She explains how she identifies what children can do at the start and how she uses this to help them to reach their targets. The childminder explains how she will observe, assess and plan consistently. She describes how she will support children to make progress across all areas of learning, in readiness for what comes next. n The childminder knows how to provide an inclusive service. She explains that everyone is welcome and that she would make any reasonable adaptations to ensure that all children can attend.

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n The childminder understands how to help children to be healthy. For example, she explains that she provides healthy snacks and advises parents about suitable lunch box options. The childminder describes how she takes children out for daily fresh air in the well-equipped garden. She explains that they can climb large apparatus. Children benefit from outings to local parks and play centres. This means that children have many opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder is aware of child protection procedures. She has completed safeguarding training and understands what may constitute a concern. The childminder knows how to make a referral to the appropriate agencies and how to respond in the event an allegation is made. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The childminder explains how she values partnership working. She discusses

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how she involves parents in children's care and learning. The childminder explains the systems she uses, such as sharing photos and a daily diary with parents. She speaks to school teachers to provide a consistent approach to supporting older children's care. This sharing of information also helps to smooth younger children's transition to school. n The childminder receives updates from the local authority. She keeps abreast of childcare news and training, for example, by accessing an online forum. The childminder also liaises with other childminders and uses what she identifies to make improvements.

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This provision does not meet requirements

5 October 2023 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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Due date

improve risk assessment procedures, with particular regard to how to respond in an emergency situation and ensure all children's safety and welfare. 26/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282198 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10313117 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 10 Date of previous inspection 26 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the Ashton-under-Lyne area of Tameside. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She has two assistants who she occasionally works with.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and discussed the safety and suitability of the environment. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her intentions for children's learning, development and well-being and how she plans to monitor their progress. n Relevant documentation, including training certificates, was viewed by the inspector. n The childminder explained her knowledge and understanding of child protection.

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Inspection activities

5 October 2023 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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Inspection activities

5 October 2023 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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