Childminder EY249419

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder intends to offer an inclusive service where all children are welcome and their individual needs are well catered for. For example, she speaks with confidence about being flexible and adapting her practice to meet children's differing dietary requirements or learning needs. n Previously, the childminder and children have successfully grown fruit and vegetables. She intends to continue to grow fresh produce and help children to learn where their food comes from in practical hands-on ways. n The childminder plans to carefully manage children's entry in to her setting and build trusting relationships with families from the beginning of placement in her care. She intends to seek information from parents to help her to understand children's abilities, needs and routines. She also recognises the value and importance of working in partnership with parents. n The childminder plans to observe children frequently and use these observations

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to build an accurate picture of their abilities. Systems to assess and track children's progress are in place and well understood by the childminder. n The childminder talks with confidence about the different areas of learning and how young children learn. She has good knowledge of child development. n The childminder explains that young children learn well through exploration and play. She intends to offer a range of planned activities, spontaneous games and exciting toys. Trips in the local community are also intended to enrich children's learning experiences further. n A range of safety measures are in place in the childminder's home. She understands what may present a possible risk to children's welfare and shows a vigilant attitude towards risk assessment and safety practices. n The childminder is aware of recent changes to Local Authority safeguarding procedures. She has updated her policies to reflect these changes. She also

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knows how to recognise, record and report safeguarding concerns, as required. n A dedicated playroom is stocked with a wealth of toys the childminder has built up over the many years of caring for children. Play resources are well organised to promote children's choice and independent learning. The childminder intends to foster children's excitement about their learning by offering them activities and toys specifically linked to their interests. n The childminder reads widely and seeks ideas from online forums. She understands that reflection can help her to improve and develop her setting.

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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 EY249419 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10066436 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 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Stretford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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n The childminder showed the inspector around all areas of her registered property. The inspector observed the toys and equipment available. The safety and organisation of the environment was considered by the inspector. n The childminder described how she intends to deliver the educational programme, including the observation, assessment and planning procedures to be used. n The inspector sampled documentation that the childminder intends to use to support her practice with young children. The inspector reviewed the suitability documentation for all adults living in the registered property. n Safeguarding and welfare was discussed in detail with the childminder.

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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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