Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 August 2015 4 February 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable range of easily accessible resources to interest and engage children.  The childminder explains how she will ensure that her resources and activities will be age appropriate and challenging to enable children to make progress.  The childminder describes how she will promote children's health by providing healthy, home-cooked meals, easy access to drinks and daily access to fresh air and exercise.  The childminder demonstrates clear knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The childminder shows an understanding of how to keep children safe; she has a current first-aid certificate and has attended safeguarding training.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she reduces hazards to children and protects them. For example, she completes written risk assessments for her home and outings.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to

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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 viewed all areas of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures and qualification and insurance documentation.  The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she intends to meet the learning and development and safeguarding requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318391 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 872051 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 4 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 and lives in the Old Trafford area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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