Childminder 500261

Inspection date 26 November 2018 Previous inspection date 8 May 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing a well-resourced and maintained provision. She explains how she offers a wide range of age-appropriate toys and resources for children. n The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of good quality teaching and learning. She discusses how she intends to provide activities to children that will encourage development and skills. She is aware of the importance of challenging children to move their progress forward. She has documentation prepared for monitoring progress and tracking development from observations she intends to record of children's development through play. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She understands the signs and symptoms of abuse, and what procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She has kept up to date with her knowledge and has begun to gather information about emerging issues within child

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protection. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she understands how self- evaluation can support future developments and improvements for children. She discusses how she has involved parents in this process previously to move the quality of her provision forward. n The childminder has clear plans on how she would develop relationships with parents and other providers to ensure continuity of care and learning. She discusses the importance of partnership working in children's development and the positive impact good relationships have on children.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder when she is caring for children, such as policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living at the property. n The inspector viewed the areas of the property used for childminding purposes, both indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she plans to offer care

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500261 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10067288 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Didsbury, South Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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