Childminder in Oldham

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The nurturing childminder provides a home-from-home environment in which children demonstrate that they feel happy, safe and secure. The childminder gathers information from parents about their child's care and prior experiences when they first start to attend. She uses this information to tailor settling-in procedures for each child. This helps to ensure that children's care and learning needs are met from the outset.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She uses her observations of children's play and learning, along with their interests, to develop an interesting and unique curriculum. Children are eager to join in the activities provided. They are curious and motivated to explore. Children welcome the childminder into their play. They look to her for an abundance of praise and reassurance. The childminder is particularly skilled in developing children's confidence and self-esteem. This contributes to children's positive view of themselves as learners.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectation of all children. Her gentle approach means that she is a good role model for children. The childminder responds quickly and consistently when children have minor disagreements. She helps children to understand the impact their behaviour may have on others. Children are supported to share, take turns and develop their friendships. This successfully contributes to a positive learning environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder places high priority on developing children's communication and language skills. She understands that these skills are fundamental to children's good progress in all areas of the curriculum. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new vocabulary during conversations. For example, while playing in the water tray, the childminder uses words such as 'brush' and 'sponge'. This helps to enhance children's understanding and use of language. n The childminder provides a wide range of exciting learning opportunities that children become absorbed in. She joins in children's self-chosen play and, overall, uses her knowledge of children's next steps to help enhance their learning. That said, occasionally, during the implementation of planned activities, the childminder tries to do too much. On these occasions, children's intended learning is not identified as precisely as possible to further enhance their good

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need to do better?

progress. n Children's mathematical development is supported well. The childminder incorporates counting and positional language into activities. For example, when

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need to do better?

4 June 2025 giving children instructions, she uses words such as 'on top' and 'under'. This supports children's understanding of early mathematical concepts. n The childminder encourages children to be as independent as possible. Children make choices about what they would like to play with. They practise a range of skills such as washing their own hands and using cutlery at lunchtime. Children are willing to try and they develop a resilient, can-do attitude towards their self- care and learning. n The childminder teaches children to recognise and value similarities and differences between themselves and others. Children get to know their local community. For example, they enjoy regular outings to the local playgroup where they socialise in larger groups. Furthermore, children visit with residents from the local care home, under the childminder's supervision. Opportunities such as these, help children to gain an understanding of diversity in their local

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community. n The childminder reflects on her practice and make changes to benefit children's experiences. She ensures that all mandatory training is completed in order to keep essential skills up to date. However, the childminder does not prioritise further professional development in order to build upon and enhance her teaching skills further. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the care and support she provides. The childminder communicates with parents regularly. She shares ideas on how parents can contribute to their child's learning at home. The childminder offers guidance and support on a range of topics such as weaning and toilet training. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n identify children's intended learning precisely, particularly during planned activities, so that children benefit most from the learning opportunities provided n target further professional development opportunities to help to develop and extend teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2710249 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10380531 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Oldham. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.45am to 5pm, all year round with the exception of bank holidays and one week at Christmas. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their 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

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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