Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2018 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to meet children's individual needs. She knows how to promote their independence and support them to develop appropriate behaviours and self-care skills they need in preparation for school. The childminder has maintained suitable systems to support her in assessing children's progress and achievements.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow if concerns about children's welfare are raised when childminding. The childminder knows how to risk assess her home. She maintains the toys and resources to support her in caring for children in the future.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She knows how to work effectively with parents and how to support parents in extending their children's learning and development.  The childminder understands how to review and evaluate her setting to identify

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The provision meets requirements

changes that enhance her practice further. She keeps appropriate records and extends her own knowledge and understanding through regular training.

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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, toys, resources and equipment that are used when the childminder is caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning. She also discussed how the childminder will observe and assess children's progress and achievements, and incorporate their next steps in learning into their future learning.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's qualification and training certificates, and discussed the procedures the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of family members and she talked with the childminder about how she intends to use self-evaluation to continually improve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498335 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1040802 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 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 registered in 2016 and lives in Hatfield. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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