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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Bury

Inspected 24 Apr 2025 · published 14 May 2025 · URN 2678654

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  • Inspection date verified

    24 Apr 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Danielle Kelly

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    2678654

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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about usual (typical 401)
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Flesch 46, typical 46
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15 words
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0%
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What needs to improve 52%About the inspection 48%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not ensured that a full and relevant paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained. This is a requirement of her registration. However, the childminder demonstrates appropriate understanding of how to administer first- aid treatment if children are injured or unwell. This includes the actions she would take if a child was choking. n The childminder discusses how children will learn about the world around them. She recognises the importance of teaching children about similarities and differences beyond their own experiences. For example, she intends to provide opportunities for children to learn about different countries, cultures and festivals. n The childminder understands how to plan a curriculum that supports children's communication and language development. For example, she recognises the importance of children developing a love for reading and rhymes. Furthermore, she intends to provide opportunities for children to develop their story telling

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This provision does not meet requirements

skills by holding conversations about the books they read together. n The childminder demonstrates how to assess what children know and can do. She explains how she will plan an ambitious curriculum to help children to make good progress, through supporting different areas of learning and children's current interests. n The childminder sets good expectations of children's behaviour. She has rules in place to support children to develop kindness and respect. She explains how she will foster children's self-esteem by providing them with lots of reassurance and praise. She intends for children to develop good friendships and be confident learners. n The childminder recognises the value of parent partnerships. She has procedures in place to gather key information when children settle into the setting. In addition, she explains how she will share children's progress and next steps in development with parents. She intends to provide them with ideas to continue to

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This provision does not meet requirements

support learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to plan a curriculum to support children to develop healthy lifestyles. She plans to provide food that is healthy and fresh drinking water. In addition, she intends for children to access fresh air daily and join in with physical activities outdoors. Furthermore, the childminder discusses the importance of supporting children to develop good oral health.

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This provision does not meet requirements

24 April 2025 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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Due date

ensure that paediatric first-aid training is current and relevant and the certificate is available for parents on request. 22/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2678654 Local authority Bury Inspection number 10380664 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in December 2022 and lives in the Prestwich area of Bury, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am to 9.30am and 3pm to 8pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n Parents shared their written views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 April 2025 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

24 April 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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