Childminder in Trafford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 2016 23 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder evaluates her practice very well. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional development and has completed a childcare qualification. She has addressed the recommendations and actions set at her last inspection and has rigorous improvement plans in place. The childminder's capacity to continually improve and drive forward change is good.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the legal responsibilities to deliver and implement the early years foundation stage and other government legislation. She holds a valid first-aid qualification and demonstrates a good understanding of how to deal with a number of different medical emergencies.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she will reduce risks and hazards to children in her home and while on outings. She has comprehensive risk assessments in place and implements daily health and safety checks when caring for children.  The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of child development. She knows how to plan interesting, challenging and innovative learning experiences for the differing ages of children she intends to care for. Robust systems are in place for the monitoring and tracking of children's learning and development.  The childminder understands the importance of partnership working. She has established secure links with the local authority, primary school and external childcare professionals. She knows how to gather important care and learning information from parents and will use this to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning.

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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 the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and provide learning experiences for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability records and looked at the childminder's qualifications and training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446688 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 1037207 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Bowden, Altrincham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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