Childminder in Tameside

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced, well-qualified childminder has prepared well to resume childminding after her maternity leave. She has reviewed her policies and procedures. They now incorporate the changes to the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. The childminder has attended paediatric first- aid training and checked her first-aid kit. She is able to give emergency care if children suffer accidents or injuries. n The childminder completes training that updates and extends her knowledge of safeguarding matters. She demonstrates her intention to seek advice if she considers that a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. She knows how to report allegations made against herself or a member of her household. This helps to ensure that children in her care are safe. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the early years foundation stage learning and development requirements. She describes the

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skills, knowledge and attitudes that she intends her curriculum to foster. She uses her professional knowledge of child development to explain how she will sequence children's learning, in line with their age and stage of development. n The childminder understands how to promote children's speech and language. She describes using strategies, such as signing, to support children's earliest comprehension. She knows the importance of children acquiring a rich vocabulary. The childminder will incorporate lots of stories, rhymes and word games into daily activities, in order to promote children's readiness to read. n The childminder describes her intention to teach children to follow consistent rules and routines. She says that establishing clear boundaries for children's behaviour will help them to feel secure. It will help children to develop self- control and to form positive relationships with each other.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. She will gather information about children's individual needs and development before they attend her provision. She describes how this will help everyone to work together to support children's emotional well-being and healthy development. n The childminder knows how to identify and minimise risks to children in her home and during outings. For example, the paving on the patio has a step that is difficult to see. The childminder positions furniture, so that children go a different way onto the gravelled area.

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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 EY488909 Local authority Tameside Inspection number 10264870 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 0 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Hyde. Her provision operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is eligible to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector visited the parts of the premises used for childminding. She discussed how the childminder intends to ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n The inspector reviewed documentation, such as evidence of relevant training. For example, the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

21 February 2024 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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