Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 1 February 2019 Previous inspection date 21 August 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a vigilant attitude towards children's safety and welfare. She creates a safe, clean and friendly home for children to thrive in. The childminder intends to offer an inclusive setting and treat all children as part of her family. n The childminder's knowledge of her responsibilities associated with child protection is secure. She has attended safeguarding refresher training to ensure her skills in this area are up to date. The childminder has detailed knowledge of the appropriate steps to take if she has safeguarding concerns about a child in her care. n The childminder recognises the benefits of working closely with parents and other professionals. She intends to offer flexible settling-in session when children first start attending. She recognises the importance of building positive relationships with children and families right from the very beginning. n The childminder intends to provide children with a rich range of play materials and

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resources, appropriate for their ages. She plans to offer children sufficient challenge through a programme of interesting activities. n The childminder demonstrates sound knowledge of how young children learn and develop. She intends to implement procedures to observe children's skills, monitor progress and plan a range of purposeful activities with focused learning outcomes. n The childminder plans to provide a wealth of nutritious, home-made meals. n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude to ongoing reflection and improvement. She intends to seek the views of all those accessing her setting to inform progress plans.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the

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equipment and toys available. n 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 EY443462 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10083315 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 8 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Fallowfield, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, 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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