Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues. She is aware of recent changes made to local authority guidelines. The childminder has a range of child protection literature available for her reference, if required. She is aware of how to identify and report child protection concerns, should these arise, to help protect children from harm. n The childminder has a good attitude towards self-evaluation and professional development. She has access to an online training programme which offers her a range of training packages to complete at her convenience. She reads information provided by childminding groups and ensures her knowledge is up to date with any changes to legislation. n Systems to observe and assess children's progress are in place and understood by the childminder. She has secure knowledge of how young children learn and intends to plan challenging activities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware that she must keep children's personal information safe and has systems in place to do so. n The childminder has experience of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands that every child is unique and intends to adapt her interactions and environment to meet children's individual needs. The childminder has a positive attitude and approach to inclusion. n The childminder intends to communicate openly and consistently with parents in various ways, for example by text message and through detailed verbal handovers. She recognises the value and importance of sharing information with home. n Risk assessments currently completed by the childminder are rigorous and she intends to continue to complete safety checks each day. The childminder has a positive attitude towards safety. She creates a safe and secure home. n The childminder plans to offer a stimulating programme of learning both in her

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This provision meets requirements

home and out in the local community. She intends to provide children with a varied range of activities to promote their all-round learning and positive attitude towards their development. n The childminder intends to foster children's positive behaviour and offer them plenty of praise and encouragement when they are helpful. n Nutritious meals are intended to be provided daily. n The childminder recognises the importance of encouraging children to be independent and complete tasks for themselves.

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This provision meets requirements

13 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 EY416585 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10132539 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 4 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Sale, Manchester. She operates Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder discussed safeguarding and how the childminder intends to protect children from harm. The inspector reviewed suitability documentation for all adults living in the childminder's registered property. n The childminder showed the inspector around her registered property. The inspector observed the organisation of the environment. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes, foster children's positive attitudes towards learning and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector reviewed a range of documentation to be used by the childminder to support her practice. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder intends to promote children's positive behaviour and personal development.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 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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