Childminder EY302227

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2015 23 March 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children effectively. She knows the correct procedures to follow, to protect children from potential harm.  The childminder discusses how she minimises potential hazards by using effective risk assessments. This maintains a safe environment within her home and for all outings.  The childminder demonstrates through discussion that she knows how to assess children's development and plan appropriate next steps in learning. She explains how she would monitor children's progress to check that it was developmentally appropriate.  The childminder describes how she uses regular discussion and daily diaries to share information with parents and other providers. She explains that clear communication supports consistency in children's care and their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy diet

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The provision meets requirements

and daily outdoor exercise, in order to promote their well-being.  The childminder describes appropriate ways to promote positive behaviour and to encourage children's social skills.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on the quality of the service that she provides. She has development plans in place that are realistic and demonstrate on- going improvement.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including risk assessments, training records and a selection of policies and procedures  The inspector viewed evidence of suitability checks carried out for adults within the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302227 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 820245 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the New Moston area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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