Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY548303
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- Inspection date verified
17 Jul 2025
- Inspectors verified
Jade Patten
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY548303
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Grade profile
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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Reads more warmly than most reports of this type graded Met.
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- The childminder describes how she will plan a curriculum that promotes children's learning and development. p.2
- She understands how to incorporate children's interests into enjoyable opportunities that widen their experiences. p.2
- The childminder has systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress. p.2
- She knows to complete required developmental checks to share with parents. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of gathering information when children first start at her setting. p.2
- She explains how she builds secure bonds with children to support their emotional well-being and independence. p.2
- The childminder understands that this will help her to get to know the children and form secure attachments. p.2
- The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. p.2
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Communication & language4
“The childminder values the importance of communication and language in children's development.” p.2
Anatomy of the report
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- Pages
- 6
- Words of findings
- 567
- longer than usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 48, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 15 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
- “some”, “not always”, “most”…
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder describes how she will plan a curriculum that promotes children's learning and development. She understands how to incorporate children's interests into enjoyable opportunities that widen their experiences. The childminder has systems in place to observe and monitor children's progress. She knows to complete required developmental checks to share with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of gathering information when children first start at her setting. She explains how she builds secure bonds with children to support their emotional well-being and independence. The childminder understands that this will help her to get to know the children and form secure attachments. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She discusses how she will provide a range of healthy meals and snacks and will ensure children have daily outdoor access. Visits to the park and play areas will
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This provision meets requirements
help to support children's physical development, such as climbing and coordination skills. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children to learn about the diversity of different cultures and respect for others. In addition, the childminder discusses her keen interest in teaching children to respect the environment. She will incorporate this through activities, such as litter picking. The childminder discusses how this will help children to develop respect for each other and the world. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children to understand her behavioural expectations. She explains that children will be encouraged to treat others respectfully and follow rules and boundaries set by the childminder. The childminder will discuss good behaviour with children and help them to understand the impact of their actions on others. The childminder intends for children to develop positive attitudes towards their learning.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder describes how she will prepare children for transitions, such as moving on to school. She explains how she will use books and plan visits to the local schools. In addition, she will share information with teachers. This partnership working will help children settle into their new environment quickly, with adults who know them well. n The childminder values the importance of communication and language in children's development. She explains how to support children to widen their vocabulary through regularly reading books and singing. The childminder recognises the importance of allowing children time to listen to language and have quality interactions. n The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. The childminder talks about completing risk assessments on areas of her home and on outings with the children. The childminder has kept mandatory training up to date, for example paediatric first aid.
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date and refreshes
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This provision meets requirements
17 July 2025 her skills. For example, the childminder accesses regular training and completes her own research. The childminder works closely with other early years professionals and welcomes any feedback or suggestions to continually improve her knowledge and skills.
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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 EY548303 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10394706 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 12 Date of previous inspection 20 September 2019
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 8.45am and 3.10pm to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living in the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home available for childminding. The inspector talked to the childminder about resources and equipment used.
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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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Inspection activities
17 July 2025 17 July 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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