Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She intends to offer lots of praise and encouragement, to help children to develop a positive sense of themselves and others. n The childminder's knowledge of the learning and development requirements is secure. She recognises the importance of seeking children's starting points from their parents, so that she can plan a curriculum that helps to build children's learning over time. The childminder intends to consider different ways to offer children sufficient challenge across all areas of learning, to help them to make optimum progress. For example, she intends to offer activities, such as ball games, so that children can practise and develop their movement and coordination. n Safeguarding is a high priority for the childminder. She has received regular child protection training and is knowledgeable about the different types of abuse. The

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childminder is vigilant in her approach and knows who to contact should children be in danger. n Weaknesses identified at the previous inspection have been fully addressed. For example, the childminder is committed to ensuring that children learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others. She understands how to offer an inclusive environment for all children, regardless of their gender, culture or religion. n The childminder wants children to benefit from a healthy lifestyle. She intends to take children on regular outings to the park, so they can enjoy outdoor learning and benefit from lots of fresh air. She also intends to offer children nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, such as chicken and plantain, to help support their overall health and well-being.

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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 EY487895 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10206779 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 7 Date of previous inspection 8 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Blackley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate.

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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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