Childminder in Rochdale

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She attends a range of training courses and has good links with other early years professionals. This helps her to ensure that she can provide children with good-quality teaching and care. n The childminder understands how important it is to help children feel happy and secure in her home. She shows a good knowledge of the ways in which to support children to regulate their emotions and support their positive behaviour in her home. She understands that this helps to teach children about the importance of boundaries and helps them to build their confidence as they learn and play. The childminder recognises that being able to manage their behaviour helps to prepare children for their move on to school. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment for children to learn in. She accepts that

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children learn in different ways and knows how to adapt her provision and support to suit their needs and interests. The childminder is confident to use assessment tools in order to identify any gaps in children's development and monitor their progress. Furthermore, she explains how she will offer interventions for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder knows how to support children's health, hygiene and self-care skills. She intends to encourage children's choices and independence. The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play to help children enjoy an active lifestyle and explore the world within their local community. n The childminder intends to work closely with parents and understands the importance of a secure partnership. She understands how to encourage parents to be involved with their children's learning at home. For example, she explains

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how she will encourage families to take home books to help continue children's reading and talking skills.

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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 2685460 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10367429 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The childminder discussed with the inspector what she intends children to learn and how she plans the environment.

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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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