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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Manchester

Inspected 22 Aug 2019 · published 4 Sept 2019 · URN EY439643

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  • Inspection date verified

    22 Aug 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

    EY439643

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Grade profile

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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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+9Mostly positivemore positive than 38% of reports of this type graded Met
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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve349w+9

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No standout praise found.

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Pages
4
Words of findings
349
about usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 48, typical 47
Average sentence
14 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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Findings 2%What needs to improve 48%About the inspection 50%

Full report text

Inspection date 22 August 2019 Previous inspection date 26 May 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the correct procedures to follow in the event she has a safeguarding concern about a child in her care. n The childminder explains how she would make regular assessments of children's learning. She describes how she would plan appropriate next steps to promote their development. The childminder explains how she would monitor children's progress and share this with parents. n The childminder describes appropriate ways to support children's behaviour and foster their independence. She explains the importance of promoting children's self-belief and their respect for others. n The childminder understands the benefit of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help support children's learning and well-being. n The childminder explains appropriate admission procedures. She describes how she

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This provision meets requirements

would respect children's home routines to help them to settle in her care. n The childminder explains how she would provide healthy meals and daily outdoor exercise to help support children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder reflects on her practice and understands the importance of enhancing her skills and knowledge. She has attended training since her last inspection. This helps to support her professional 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 areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including records that the childminder would use when caring for children. n The inspector considered evidence of suitability checks carried out for all adults living or working in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439643 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10064802 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 7 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 26 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Chorlton, Manchester. She operates all year round from 9am 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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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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