Childminder EY403615

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She works closely with parents when children first start to attend to find out about children's likes and dislikes. The childminder understands the emotional support each individual child needs. She uses gentle interactions and creates a calm environment. The childminder helps children feel safe and gradually build their confidence to join in group activities. Children begin to engage with others and show they feel emotionally secure. The childminder promotes physical well-being. She encourages children to climb, slide and play ball games in the garden and local parks. Children develop good coordination skills and are regularly physically active.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a curriculum that is ambitious and tailored to children's individual needs. She undertakes assessments of children and identifies gaps in their learning and development. When children require extra support, the childminder plans interventions to support children's communication and social development. Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder promotes positive attitudes to learning. She supports children to keep trying during jigsaw puzzles and uses praise to build their confidence. Children feel proud of themselves and are motivated to continue trying and learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses training and professional development to help her improve her teaching and reflect on her practice. She learns about how children develop their literacy skills. The childminder uses the knowledge she has gained to create literacy packs to enhance children's early reading and writing skills. Children benefit from enriched learning experiences. n The childminder sequences her curriculum for communication and language effectively. She uses books, songs and everyday play to introduce new vocabulary and support understanding and listening. The childminder embeds books in activities children are participating in. Children are developing a love of books, repeat words and can understand and follow simple instructions. n The childminder supports personal, social and emotional development by helping children recognise and manage their feelings. She uses role play and small- group activities to encourage children to express emotions and build empathy.

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need to do better?

Children begin to understand their own needs and respond sensitively to others. This helps to prepare children for their next stage in education. n The childminder sometimes completes tasks for children that they are capable of doing themselves. This includes wiping their faces, serving food for them, putting on aprons and pressing taps for them during handwashing. On these occasions, children miss opportunities to build their independence and develop

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need to do better?

15 August 2025 their self-care skills. n The childminder teaches children about the world around them. Children learn about similarities and differences between people. They play with inclusive materials, such as dolls from different cultures, to enhance understanding. Children learn to respect others and understand about the community in which they live. The childminder takes children on outings to the woodlands and farms to teach them about the natural world. Children are curious and enjoy exploring their environment. n The childminder has established a secure educational programme to enhance children's physical skills. She provides a range of mark-making tools, dancing scarves and outdoor play equipment. Children improve their fine and gross motor skills through the good range of experiences they engage in. n The childminder supports children's knowledge of mathematical concepts through everyday play. She engages children in puzzles, counting games and

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need to do better?

shape activities. Through these experiences, the childminder introduces number, size and position. Children begin to use mathematical language and show confidence in solving simple problems. n The childminder builds good partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's progress in their learning and development. She talks to parents about any concerns about development. The childminder discusses children's expected development stages and provides ideas for home learning. Children benefit from consistent support from home and the childminder.

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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 extend opportunities for children to develop their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403615 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10413796 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 7 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Chadderton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 5 qualification. The childminder works with a co-childminder and assistants. 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 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

15 August 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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