Hirst, Krystal

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 supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She creates a calm and nurturing environment for children where they are happy. The childminder reads stories to children which explore emotions and feelings. She plans her environment carefully to create calming spaces for children. This helps children to understand their emotions and feel emotionally secure. The childminder promotes children's physical well-being. Children use scooters, climb at the park and dance to music. They are skilful at copying movements like standing on one leg. Children develop strength, coordination and confidence in their physical abilities.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder provides a curriculum that is ambitious for every child. She plans experiences, such as, train trips to the beach. Children learn about road safety and explore new environments. They gain confidence, independence and a wider understanding of the world around them. The childminder helps children develop positive attitudes to learning by encouraging children to keep on trying until they succeed. She supports children to dress themselves and shows them how to put their arms through holes in clothing. Children tidy up and prepare their own food. They are becoming resilient, independent and demonstrate they are proud of themselves and their achievements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses training and professional development to help her improve her teaching and practice. She has completed courses on topics, such as inclusive practice and emotional development. This has helped her to create a calm, inclusive environment where children flourish. The childminder continues to offer a good quality service to children and their families. n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. She works closely with professionals and families to help children gain the support they need. The childminder uses teaching and behaviour strategies appropriate to children's developmental needs. Children make good progress in the areas where they require extra help. n The childminder prepares children well for their next stage of learning. She supports children to be independent and extends the range of things they are able to do for themselves. Children use the toilet independently and butter their

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need to do better?

own toast. Children gain the skills they need to support future learning. They are growing in confidence and are independent. n The childminder extends children's language through using lots of words in songs, stories and everyday conversations. She teaches children new words, such as 'octopus' and 'starfish' as they play in sea scenarios. Children enjoy talking about their experiences and are becoming confident communicators.

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need to do better?

26 June 2025 However, the childminder does not consistently extend children's depth of thinking and understanding, particularly for more able children. She often asks about colours and numbers, even when children already know them. This limits opportunities for children to develop higher levels of understanding n The childminder creates a secure educational programme that enhances children's personal, social and emotional development. She helps children learn how to share and take turns. Children build friendships with each other and develop good social skills. n The childminder provides a rich curriculum for enhancing children's physical development. She offers a range of experiences, like cutting with scissors, peeling fruit and climbing at the park. Children develop their fine and gross motor skills and enjoy being active. n The childminder promotes life in modern Britain through providing inclusive

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resources and experiences. She uses books and toys that reflect diversity and talks to children about different needs, such as wearing glasses or using a wheelchair. Children learn to respect others and celebrate differences. n The childminder works in good partnership with parents. She shares updates about children's learning and development and works together with parents on children's routines, allergies and behaviour. Children benefit from consistent care and learning between home and the setting.

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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 sharpen planning so that teaching extends children's learning beyond what they already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548262 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10394768 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 8 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Middleton area of Rochdale. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.15pm, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate qualification at level 2. 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 their early years foundation stage 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

26 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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