Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable understanding of how she will monitor the progress that children make and identify what they need to learn next. She discusses the importance of planning activities that are fun and linked to children's interests to help them to learn and develop.  The childminder describes how she will offer an inclusive service where children learn to respect and value differences. She gives examples of how she will support children to learn about different cultures and faiths. For example, teaching children about the different costumes, language and food that people eat.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will praise children and celebrate their achievements to develop their confidence and self-esteem. She will talk to children about their feelings to help them develop a greater understanding of the importance of behaving

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The provision meets requirements

well.  The childminder explains how she will use information gathered from parents to provide appropriate support for children when they first start in her care. She will keep parents informed of their child's progress and what they need to learn next. She will work with parents to give them ideas on how they can further support their child's learning at home.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's physical well-being. She will provide a healthy well balanced diet and encourage children to become involved in growing vegetables in the garden. She will support children to be active every day and go on outings to a variety of places in the community.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to evaluate the quality of her practice. She will involve parents and children to reflect upon things that have gone well and think about how they could be improved.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates that she has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children and keep them safe. She will talk to children about possible dangers so that they can start to assess potential risks for themselves. 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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and reviewed evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector and the childminder discussed toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480046 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 986139 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Cheetham Hill, Manchester. She operates all year round from 7am 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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