Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is extremely motivated and committed. Her positive energy, dedication and confidence is striking. The childminder's vision is to provide excellent opportunities for all children and families in her care. n A wealth of toys and play resources are available in the childminder's home. These are diverse and suitable to support learning for babies and older children. n The childminder recognises the value and importance of continual professional development. She reads widely and completes weekly online training. The childminder invests time and shows dedication to extend her comprehensive skills and knowledge further. n Positive relationships with other professionals will continue to be well established. The childminder values the input from others and responds to their comments and advice. For example, she will continue to work closely with the local authority quality team to develop her practice. The childminder recognises

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there is always room to improve and has an ongoing 'to-do list' to help her to reflect and develop. n The childminder is knowledgeable about how young children learn. Coupled with established assessment and planning systems, she intends to support children's ongoing development. She is aware of how to challenge children through her teaching and activity planning. n The childminder considers each child to be unique and intends to adapt her practice to meet children's specific needs. She has recently completed detailed training about children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and is particularly knowledgeable on this topic. She intends to provide an inclusive setting and help all children to flourish through tailored care. n A varied menu has been written by the childminder. She intends to offer children a range of balanced, nutritious meals. The childminder plans to encourage children to try new foods. She understands the importance of helping children to

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This provision meets requirements

develop a positive attitude to healthy eating. n The childminder plans to communicate openly with parents each day and share ideas to encourage parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. She has procedures in place to follow if concerns about a child's welfare are identified. n The childminder has systems in place to share information with teachers when children go to school. She intends to complete a 'transition passport' document and share information about children's learning attitudes and key skills.

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This provision meets requirements

6 January 2020 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475829 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10075803 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Sale, Trafford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's registered property. The inspector observed the organisation of the environment and safety measures in place. n The childminder and the inspector discussed observation, assessment and planning systems and how a challenging curriculum for children will be implemented. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation the childminder intends to use when caring for children, including policies and procedures, and suitability documentation. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

6 January 2020 regulates and inspects to 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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