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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Rochdale

Inspected 17 Feb 2025 · published 18 Mar 2025 · URN 316061

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  • Inspection date verified

    17 Feb 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Liz Thomson

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    316061

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  • OverallMet

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+39Positivemore positive than 66% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
5
Words of findings
453
longer than usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 47%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of assessing what children know and can do. She is aware of what action to take if she identifies any emerging or persistent gaps in their development. She demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the required assessments, such as completing the progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder values equality and diversity. She provides an inclusive practice. She plans to involve cultural celebrations and events as part of her curriculum. Children will visit local parks and community activities to extend their experiences. She demonstrates a good understanding of how these support children to build friendships and learn about the world around them. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and positive relationships. She is aware of positive behaviour management, and describes how she will support children's good

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This provision meets requirements

behaviour. The childminder explains the strategies she will put in place to encourage children to understand the consequences of their actions, and to be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder describes how she plans to support children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. She will encourage children to be active by providing them with opportunities to engage in a wide range of physical activities in the outdoor area. Children will have further opportunities to explore the local community. The childminder will ensure that children understand the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands regularly. She explains how she will work with parents to ensure that their children eat nutritious and well- balanced meals. n The childminder explains the importance of establishing close bonds with parents. She discusses how she would ensure parents receive regular updates about their children's experiences and development. The childminder is aware of

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This provision meets requirements

establishing links with other providers that children attend, to promote continuity of care. n The childminder demonstrates a proactive approach to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. She engages in professional development opportunities, which help to extend her own knowledge of how to support children's learning. She keeps up to date with all mandatory training and identifies ways in which she can improve her own practice with children.

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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 316061 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10368358 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 6 Date of previous inspection 18 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Milnrow, Rochdale. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for any eligible children attending.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the early years curriculum. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the management of the setting. n The inspector checked documentation, to determine the suitability of the childminder and persons living in the household.

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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

17 February 2025 17 February 2025 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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