Childminder in Rochdale

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken action to address the weaknesses identified at the previous inspection. She has attended training to develop her understanding of the curriculum and how to plan for children's learning. This has positively impacted on the activities she will select to support the teaching of her curriculum. The childminder shows determination to improve the quality of her provision. n The childminder demonstrates good awareness of the importance of assessing children's learning and development. She understands how children learn and what they need to know to be ready for school. The childminder ably describes the importance of gathering relevant information from parents and carers about what children already know and using this to build children's knowledge. n Attendance at recent training in communication and language has supported the childminder to better understand how to support children's language learning.

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This provision meets requirements

She explains the importance of activities, such as to read aloud to children, sing songs and hold lots of conversations with them. n The childminder has secure knowledge of the possible signs that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She has received training about child protection procedures. This helps to keep her knowledge up to date. She confidently describes the action she must take should she have a concern about a child's safety, or in the event of an allegation against her, an assistant or a household member. n The childminder understands how to support children to behave sensibly. She knows how to be a role model to children to show them how to be kind and caring to each other. The childminder describes her high expectations of children's behaviour and how she sets clear boundaries. She explains how her consistent routines help children to settle and feel secure. n Working in partnership with parents is a priority for the childminder. She

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This provision meets requirements

discusses how she uses feedback from parents to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. The childminder discusses how she uses this feedback to adjust her provision to ensure that parents and children feel safe and secure at her provision.

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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 2615626 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10306562 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Middleton area of Manchester. She works with an assistant and operates all year round, from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant hold an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children, undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder discussed her policies and procedures with the inspector and showed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector completed a tour of the premises and discussed the childminder's intentions of how she will use her provision. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

8 May 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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8 May 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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