Childminder 2719788

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 childminder promotes children's emotional security. She builds good relationships with children and creates a warm and caring environment. The childminder takes children on community visits, such as to local care homes, to help them connect with others and develop confidence in new situations. Children build trusting relationships with the childminder and their peers. They show comfort and happiness in the childminder's care. The childminder encourages children to be active. She visits play centres and provides activities that challenge physical skills. Children develop strength and coordination. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles. She uses role play, such as pretending to be dentists to teach children about good oral health. Children are provided with healthy, nutritious meals. They learn what is required to care of their bodies.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a curriculum that builds on children's interests and stage of development. She plans experiences that enhance children's knowledge through themes, such as animals, sensory play and outdoor exploration. Children are engaged in learning and show good levels of concentration in their play. The childminder nurtures a love of learning and offers creative and interactive experiences. She provides children with a good range of opportunities, such as painting, threading and dough. Children use imagination, curiosity and persistence as they engage in play. Children enjoy experimenting with new ideas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks out professional development to enhance her practice. She has completed training on eating behaviours and planning in the moment. This has influenced how she presents food to children and sets up learning spaces. Children have healthy appetites and show increased engagement in activities. n The childminder delivers a well-structured educational programme that supports all areas of learning. She adapts activities to suit children's developmental needs and ensures learning is purposeful. Children make steady progress in their learning and development and enjoy a rich variety of experiences. They are well prepared for their next stage in learning. n The childminder develops children's communication and language skills. She uses stories and sign language to introduce new vocabulary and support children's understanding. Children learn a range of different ways to communicate. However, the childminder sometimes asks children questions and

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need to do better?

then answers them herself or moves onto the next question too quickly. This limits children's opportunities to think and respond using their language and own ideas. n The childminder has established an effective curriculum to enhance children's

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15 August 2025 personal, social and emotional development. She supports children's social development by encouraging them to take turns. The childminder helps children build friendships with each other through group activities. She encourages children to tidy up toys when they have finished playing. Children demonstrate care towards the environment in which they play and are secure in their social interactions. n The childminder introduces mathematical ideas into children's play experiences. She encourages children to match shapes in puzzles, recognise colours and use language like 'more', 'full' and 'empty' during water and sand play. Children begin to notice patterns, compare quantities and use colour words in everyday routines. n The childminder helps children learn about life in modern Britain. She teaches children about festivals, such as Diwali and Ramadan, and uses books and role play to explore family diversity. Children learn about different cultures and show

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respect for others. n The childminder supports children's physical development. She provides opportunities for children to play in mud, paint on easels and use equipment to climb and balance. Children develop strength and control over their body movements. n The childminder works closely with parents. She updates them about children's time in her care and celebrates the progress children make in their learning and development. She shares photos and observations and discusses learning goals regularly. Children benefit from consistent support 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 allow children time to think and respond to questions to support language development and critical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2719788 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10399793 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 18 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Chadderton, Oldham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants and a co-childminder. She provides government-funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 their early years foundation stage curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, assistants 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

15 August 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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