Childminder EY550880

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to protect children from harm. For instance, she is able to describe the potential signs of abuse or neglect. The childminder knows how to respond appropriately to concerns about children's safety or welfare. She ensures that her knowledge of wider child protection issues is up to date. n The childminder explains how she intends to identify children's stage of development from the start. She discusses a range of methods that she plans to use to help children achieve their full potential. For example, the childminder explains how to provide a good mix of play and planned activities. She aims to focus these on what children need to learn next. n The childminder recognises the importance of establishing strong partnerships with parents. She intends to keep parents well informed about children's care and education. The childminder explains how she plans to gather regular

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information from parents about children's learning at home. She understands how working in partnership can benefit children's learning and development. n The childminder is passionate about providing an inclusive service. She talks about how she could make adjustments to ensure that all children can access her provision. The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about the wider world, for instance about religions, cultures and beliefs that are different to their own. n The childminder has high expectations for the quality of her setting. She explains how she plans to regularly consult parents to gather their views and feedback, for example through providing questionnaires. The childminder intends to develop action plans to help her setting grow and develop. n The childminder explains how she plans to build relationships with children. She describes how she would offer flexible settling-in sessions, in order to help

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children to feel safe and secure. The childminder explains how she intends to find out important information from parents, including children's routines, interests and comforters. She describes how this would help to support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder accesses mandatory training, such as first aid. She discusses how she plans to access regular and targeted training opportunities to help improve her skills and knowledge.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550880 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10133762 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the Sale area of Greater Manchester. She provides care all year round from 7am until 7pm, excluding family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the premises and outdoor area. n The childminder and the inspector had a discussion to determine the childminder's understanding of the statutory requirements. n The inspector spoke to the childminder to establish how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She reviewed documents, including policies and procedures.

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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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29 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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