Childminder EY469812

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not adhered to her legal responsibility to notify Ofsted of significant changes to her setting. This is a breach in requirements. n The childminder does not have robust procedures in place to ensure children are adequately supervised at all times. For instance, she does not recognise that leaving children downstairs while she takes other children upstairs to the bathroom may impact their safety when they are out of sight and hearing for lengthy periods of time. n The childminder does not identify risks to children within her home to ensure the environment is safe. For example, she does not ensure her fire-safety equipment is in working order. This impacts on children's safety. n The childminder understands where to report concerns she has about child protection or safety. However, she has a limited understanding of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or adults living in her home.

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n Although the childminder has a good understanding of signs and symptoms of child abuse and has attended a range of training in relation to safeguarding, there are gaps in her knowledge. For example, she has limited knowledge surrounding the 'Prevent' duty and how to recognise signs of radicalisation in children. This means children's safety is at risk and child protection concerns may be missed. n The childminder understands how to order children's learning and how to monitor their progress from the start. However, she does not have a good understanding of how to provide a summary of children's progress at age two. The childminder does not know how to effectively complete this assessment or how it can be used to highlight achievements and areas for children's development. n The childminder understands how to create an environment for children to learn and play in. She knows how to plan activities that will support all areas of

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learning for children of different ages and stages in their development. She knows how to promote children's engagement and progress. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support children's communication and language skills through singing, books and rhymes. She knows to speak clearly to children to help them learn new words during play. n The childminder knows how to help children remain active and healthy. She intends to take children on visits to the local park and use her garden to promote physical skills. Additionally, she knows how to support allergies in the setting and how to follow healthy practices when providing food to children. n The childminder recognises the need for good partnerships with parents. She has appropriate strategies in place to communicate and share information with them about their children's progress. Furthermore, she knows to work closely with parents if gaps in their children's development are identified, to provide a

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continued approach to learning. n The childminder ensures she maintains her required training up-to-date, such as paediatric first aid. The continues to attend local childminder support groups and

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24 September 2025 local authority training opportunities to help her develop her practice.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure measures are in place to adequately supervise children at all times 30/10/2025

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ensure risks assessments are effective and hazards are addressed, such as making sure fire-safety equipment is in working order 30/10/2025

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ensure a secure understanding of the actions to take in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or anyone living or working on the premises 30/10/2025

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ensure a secure understanding of what to do if there are concerns about a child's safety of welfare, with particular regard to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 30/10/2025

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develop a robust understanding of how to review children's progress at age two and how to provide a detailed written summary. 30/11/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469812 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10260138 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 3 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Oldham. She operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to plan and create suitable activities for children.

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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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