Childminder in Manchester

Met

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's premises are suitable for the education and care of children. She provides safe and secure areas for children to undertake activities or rest. She has enhanced cleaning and social distancing processes in place, to manage any potential risks from COVID-19 (coronavirus). A good range of toys are available and accessible to children, to support their learning. n The childminder is able to explain what she wants children to learn. She can also describe how she intends to support these learning outcomes for any children she cares for in the future. The childminder explains how she intends to identify individual children's starting points and interests and how she links these into the broader learning aims. She intends to use the information about individual children to plan activities, which engage them positively in their learning. n The childminder offers an inclusive service. She intends to work with parents to

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This provision meets requirements

assess children's development. She has plans for how she will monitor children's progress and identify any child who may be at risk of falling behind typical levels of development. She plans to work with parents and other agencies to implement any specific care practices that are needed, in order to meet individual children's needs. She also has plans to challenge any stereotypical behaviours. For example, all children will be encouraged to play with all age- appropriate equipment regardless of their gender. n The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being and good behaviour. She has clear plans for how she will develop children's positive attitudes to one another and their ability to concentrate and cooperate with others. The childminder explains how she will help children to learn about keeping healthy. She has plans to encourage children to regularly take part in physical exercise and the promotion of a healthy diet.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks about and shows documentation, which demonstrates a suitable understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She has everything in place to restart childminding, should she choose to do so. n The childminder has undertaken a number of short training courses since the last inspection. These have included training on managing the COVID-19 pandemic and tracking children's educational progress. She evaluates her provision and ensures all required training, for example first-aid training is in place. She is a member of several professional organisations or forums to keep herself up to date with changes to legislation and thinking on teaching and learning. This she sees as part of her commitment to continuous improvement. n The childminder has made contact with local schools to ask for information, which will support her ability to help children to get ready for the move on to

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This provision meets requirements

school. She has also spoken to parents and used publicly available information to develop her curriculum. n The childminder has refreshed her safeguarding training since her last inspection. She understands what would constitute a safeguarding concern and where she should report any concerns. She ensures the house is secure and that any risks have been minimised.

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This provision meets requirements

28 September 2021 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 EY475823 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10145080 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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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wythenshawe, Manchester. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 2.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the areas of the childminder's home and garden and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector evidence of the recent training she had attended. n The inspector looked at a selection of policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

28 September 2021 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

28 September 2021 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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