Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is clear about how to respond appropriately to child protection concerns or allegations of abuse.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of risk assessments and any action required to minimise hazards to children.  The childminder demonstrates how she intends to promote children's safety and welfare and has relevant documents in place. She has a clear understanding of the records she is required to keep.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and general well- being. She explains how she intends to provide children with water and a choice of healthy snacks. She has devised written guidance for parents to encourage them to provide healthy packed lunches.  The childminder understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to observe and

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The provision meets requirements

assess the progress individual children make. She explained how she intends to use this information to plan a suitable range of activities to support children's learning and development.  The childminder explains how she plans to use the available space and resources appropriately to meet children's individual needs. She has a suitable range of play materials. These are stored in ways that children can easily access to support independent learning.  The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to working with in partnership with parents and other professionals. This is to ensure children's individual needs are fully met.  The childminder is committed to her continuous professional. Since registration she has completed relevant training courses to further improve her knowledge and understanding of child protection.

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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 how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476503 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 980850 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 Manchester. She operates from her co-childminder's home address in Stockport. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds qualified teacher status.

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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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