Childminder in Manchester

Inspection date 24 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows about safeguarding practices and the reporting procedures to follow if she has any welfare concerns, including the 'Prevent' duty legislation. n The childminder keeps up to date with her statutory training and uses training to improve her childminding skills. n The childminder has procedures to carry out daily risk checks of the areas used by children. She knows how to provide them with a safe environment in which to play and explore. n The childminder provides a broad range of resources indoors and outdoors for children. She understands how to encourage children to independently choose resources they want to use. n The childminder knows how to plan a broad range of activities to support children's learning and to help prepare them for the next stages in their development. She describes activities based on children's interests and how visits to a variety of places extend their knowledge, such as outings to the local parks and library.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the value of working in partnership with parents, outside professionals and other early years providers, to help ensure continuity and progression in children's learning and development.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector checked the childminder's policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and skills related to the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541216 Local authority Solihull Inspection number 10090025 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 6 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Shirley. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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