Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 10 December 2018 Previous inspection date 3 October 2017

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm. He is aware of the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and has clear procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder has further considered how to keep children safe and carries out regular risk assessments of the environment to minimise hazards. n Through discussion the childminder shows his understanding of how children learn and the importance of providing a varied menu of activities to support their interests and challenge learning. He has documentation in place to observe and monitor children's development. This will aid him in identifying how they are progressing and if their are any gaps in their learning. n The childminder discusses how he intends to build partnerships with parents and other early years providers to ensure smooth transitions are provided for children. He has

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This provision meets requirements

considered how to support movement between settings and how to increase children's confidence and independence. Documentation is in place to support transitions and to encourage parents to be involved in their children's learning. n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection and has made further plans to improve and raise the quality of his provision. He has targeted his research to allow for growth in his understanding of key early years issues to make improvements to his setting that will have long-term positive outcomes. n Through discussion the childminder gives a clear picture of the different types of activities that will be offered to children. The childminder understands that early speech and language skills and mathematical recognition are important in the early stages of development. He also places emphasis on ensuring children develop strong emotional well-being.

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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 spoke to the childminder about the activities he intends to offer children and assessed the impact they will have on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about teaching, learning and assessment and how he intends to observe children to ensure their progress is moving forward. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation used by the childminder when caring

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for children, including progress checks, learning journals, policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childcare and the resources available for children to access, and checked evidence of suitability for all adults living in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422761 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10084757 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare 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 3 October 2017

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Manchester. He operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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