Childminder in Rochdale

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. She provides consistent routines and warm and caring interactions. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement as they play. Children feel secure in the childminder's care. They grow in confidence and show pride in the things they are able to do. The childminder supports children's physical well-being through a range of varied and purposeful activities. Children regularly play in the well-designed outdoor play area and enjoy regular outings to parks and soft-play centres. Children take pleasure in being active and are confident in their movements.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum that meets the needs of every child in her care. She plans activities and experiences that build on what children already know and can do, such as recognising shapes and numbers in their daily play. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning. The childminder encourages children to develop positive attitudes to their learning. She invites children to make choices in their play and encourages them to put away toys when they have finished playing. Children are motivated, independent and eager to join in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice to identify the areas of her practice that work well and the areas she can make better. For instance, she recognises that children have different abilities and need different levels of support. The childminder adjusts her approach by providing more challenge in the curriculum for the most able children. Children benefit from teaching that is responsive to their individual needs. n The childminder delivers high-quality education and a well-sequenced curriculum. She introduces concepts to children, such as sorting toy animals by colour and size. The childminder then provides opportunities for children to consolidate this knowledge as they explore these concepts further in their play. Children learn new information. They consolidate and deepen their knowledge through engaging in a good range of well-planned experiences. n The childminder promotes children's independence. She supports children to

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need to do better?

manage their own hygiene and encourages them to put on their shoes and coats. Children are confident in undertaking tasks for themselves and are well prepared children for their next stage in learning. n The childminder uses a rich and varied vocabulary to support children's communication and language development. She introduces words, such as 'walrus' and 'octopus', during sea-themed play and stories. This helps children to expand their breadth of words. However, the childminder does not always give children enough time to process and respond to questions. This limits

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need to do better?

19 June 2025 opportunities for children to strengthen their thinking and communication skills. n The childminder has established an effective curriculum for personal, social and emotional development. She uses everyday routines and play opportunities to help children to learn how to share and take turns. Children interact well with their friends and understand how to care for others. n The childminder provides an effective educational programme to develop children's physical development. Children climb, run and jump during outings and playing in the garden. They use tools, such as scoopers and tweezers, in sensory play activities. Children are competent in using their fine and gross motor skills. They demonstrate control and confidence in their movements. n The childminder works closely with parents and carers to support children's learning and care. She shares daily updates with parents through conversations

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and shares children's learning experiences through photos. The childminder and parents talk together about children's next steps in learning. This helps children to benefit from a consistent approach to their learning and development. n The childminder uses local resources and community links to enrich children's experiences. She visits the library, parks and attends community sessions with children to extend their learning beyond the home. Children enjoy a wide range of social and educational opportunities.

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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 increase opportunities for children to use their language to explain their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465094 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10394559 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 12 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Middleton, Manchester. She operates from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are 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

19 June 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

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