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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Manchester

Inspected 5 Jul 2019 · published 29 Jul 2019 · URN 500539

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  • Inspection date verified

    5 Jul 2019

  • Inspectors verified

    Kate Smith

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    500539

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  • OverallMet
  • Early yearsGood

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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0Mixedmore positive than 30% of reports of this type graded Met
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Praisepositivesafe
Criticismconcern

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  • What needs to improve351w0

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4
Words of findings
346
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 42, typical 47
Average sentence
16 words
Next steps
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 51%

Full report text

Inspection date 5 July 2019 Previous inspection date 25 June 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She understands the correct procedures to follow in the event of a concern. n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to assess and minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe environment for children. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of how to regularly assess and monitor children's development and prepare them for school. She explains how to provide a range of activities built around their interests to support their next steps in learning. n The childminder explains suitable ways to share information with parents and teachers to help to support children's care and learning. n The childminder describes suitable ways to promote positive behaviour, support children's confidence and foster their independence. n The childminder explains how to offer flexible admission sessions when children first

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This provision meets requirements

start to attend. She describes the benefits of tailoring sessions to their individual needs to help them to settle quickly. n The childminder understands how to provide a range of nutritious snacks and daily opportunities for children to be physically active, to help to support healthy lifestyles. n The childminder explains suitable ways to gather and use the views of parents to help to support the evaluation of her provision.

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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 with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500539 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10059617 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 7 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 25 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the New Moston area of Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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