Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is highly experienced. She talks about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection and the wider issues relating to safeguarding. She knows how to identify if a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do and who to go to with any concerns. The childminder completes regular and comprehensive risk assessments to promote children's safety at all times. n Through discussion, the childminder knows how to teach children about positive behaviour to help promote their personal, social and emotional development. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings, and to build strong relationships with them so they develop positive

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attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to learn about healthy lifestyles. This includes ensuring that they benefit from daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. She knows how to teach children about good hygiene routines and to support them to manage their personal care needs independently. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help to ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 318158 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10132571 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder has been operating since 1988 and lives in Altrincham. She provides care during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were held with the childminder on how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder shared and discussed the policies and procedures with the inspector and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The safeguarding and welfare requirements were discussed with the childminder, and the inspector took account of evidence of suitability checks. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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5 March 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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5 March 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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