Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 30 September 2009

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This inspection: Met

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

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to meet the learning and development requirements. She understands how to plan exciting and challenging opportunities which engage children as they take the next steps in their learning and development.  The childminder provides a suitable range of toys and resources, and demonstrates how she organises them in order to encourage children to be independent and make choices about what they want to play with.  The childminder describes how she would help children to gain skills, such as reading and counting, in readiness for school.  The childminder is able to promote children's welfare. She has appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place and has a clear understanding of actions to take should she have cause for concern.  The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe from harm. She identifies potential risks in her home through her risk assessments, and takes

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The provision meets requirements

appropriate steps to protect children.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She knows the importance of providing healthy food and regular opportunities for physical activity outdoors.  The childminder demonstrates how she evaluates the quality of the service she provides. This ongoing evaluation supports her to identify any weaknesses in her practice, to enable her to make improvements.  The childminder has clear documentation in place to support her in sharing information with parents. This enables her to understand the needs of the children and to plan for them on a daily basis.

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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 talked to the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development.  The inspector viewed areas of the home used when childminding. She talked with the childminder about resources and equipment used, and viewed some of these.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and discussed her policies and procedures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350254 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 817655 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 30 September 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Timperley. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant postgraduate childcare qualification and Early Years Professional status.

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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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