Childminder in Oldham

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Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The dedicated childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the requirements of her registration. She has successfully met the weaknesses that were raised at the last inspection. The childminder has effective systems in place to evaluate her setting. She intends to use the views of children, parents and carers to help to improve her setting. n The childminder explains how she plans to provide children with an ambitious curriculum. She has a good understanding of child development. The childminder intends to use what she knows about children to plan activities that will keep them interested and motivated to learn. She explains how she will assess children's learning to ensure that they are supported to make the best possible progress. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how she proposes to promote children's positive behaviour. She plans to devise 'house rules' and intends to teach children about tolerance and respect.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder intends to offer an inclusive service. For example, she plans to teach children about similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder wants children to understand their local community and to know what life is like in modern Britain. n The childminder has a good understanding of how she intends to keep children safe. She knows the steps to take, should there be an allegation against herself or a household member. The childminder attends safeguarding training and keeps up to date with changes in local safeguarding procedures. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how she will aim to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. She is aware of the importance of identifying children's additional needs early. The childminder knows about external professionals who she can contact for advice when supporting these

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This provision meets requirements

children. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of partnership working. She intends to keep parents informed about their children's time at her setting. Through discussion, she explains how she will encourage parents to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder plans to work closely with the local authority and with other childcare professionals.

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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 2644287 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10313152 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 7 September 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Oldham. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of family holidays. The childminder provides occasional overnight care. She holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in his evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. He viewed the resources and toys that will be available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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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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Inspection activities

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