Childminder 318209

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2016 3 December 2012

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not yet successfully addressed the recommendations for improvement raised at the last inspection. She does not evaluate her provision or identify areas for development that will promote positive outcomes for children.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of safeguarding. She has a policy that outlines the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare.  The childminder does not demonstrate a clear understanding of how to complete progress checks for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder does not show a good understanding of how children learn through play. She does not exhibit a good understanding of how to support children to make good progress across the seven areas of learning.  The childminder explains how she would promote positive behaviour. The childminder has an understanding of providing children with clear explanations and offering praise

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The provision does not meet requirements

for their efforts. This will help to promote children's self-esteem and confidence.  The childminder discusses how she promotes children's understanding of leading healthy lifestyles. She has a clear understanding of how to support children's physical development and offers opportunities to explore and play outdoors.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other settings where children also attend. She demonstrates an understanding of how to share information about children to help promote continuity in their care and learning.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 increase knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements, to improve outcomes for children and provide positive learning experiences 01/04/2016

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the required progress check for children aged between two and three years of age. 01/04/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the childminder's premises to view the suitability of areas to be used for childminding purposes.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of meeting the learning and development requirements.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder relating to her understanding of how to safeguard children.  The inspector sampled some of the childminder's required documents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 318209 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1037023 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Altrincham, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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