Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to provide a range of activities and toys to help children learn and develop.  The childminder knows how to monitor children's progress to identify their next steps in learning. She understands the importance of identifying and closing any gaps in children's development to help them become ready for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. For example, she plans to complete regular safety checks and to evaluate any planned outings to help minimise risks.  The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and knows the process to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of children or families.  The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge of early years practice updated, for example through reading and research.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about healthy

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The provision meets requirements

lifestyles. For example, she plans to offer children nutritious foods and provide opportunities for them to exercise.

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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 discussed with the childminder and asked her questions about how children learn and develop.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home available for the care of children.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including training certificates and evidence of the childminder's suitability.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476747 Local authority Kent Inspection number 988142 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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 registered in 2014. She lives in Greenhithe, Kent. The childminder is available to work on a part-time basis for most of the year. There were no children on roll in the early years age group at the time of the inspection.

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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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