Childminder in Oldham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard and protect children from harm. She has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she is worried that a child is at risk of harm. She can explain what she needs to do if an allegation is made against herself. The childminder recognises the importance of conducting regular risk assessments of her home and any outings undertaken. n The childminder has a wide range of appropriate resources. She explains that children will be encouraged to share their interests and participate in a range of activities after school. The childminder understands the importance of liaising with staff in the schools that children attend. She welcomes any information about what children are learning in school. This will enable her to support children's learning in school and offer a consistent approach to their care.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents. She has strategies in place to promote daily communication to meet children's individual needs. The childminder discusses how she will ensure that parents receive messages about their children from staff in school, when necessary. n The childminder explains how she will help children to behave well and acquire positive social skills by teaching them to say please and thank you. The childminder explains how she will help children to share and take turns during playtime. The use of positive strategies will support children's good behaviour. n The childminder describes how she aims to offer an inclusive service and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice and consult with parents and children to identify areas that may require development.

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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 504959 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10317165 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 9 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 8.45am and from 3.10pm to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder discussed how she intends to meet the needs of children in her care. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder discussed how she intends to complement children's learning in school when providing activities.

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Inspection activities

26 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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Inspection activities

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