Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She explains how she will observe and assess children, and work closely with parents to decide what skills children need to develop. The childminder describes how she uses children's interests to extend their learning through her curriculum. She explains this helps her to support children to make progress. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns about children's development. n The childminder has improved her understanding of behaviour management strategies. She knows how to support children to understand what behaviour is acceptable. She has undertaken training to improve her skills and knowledge and she explains some of the effective methods that she now uses. These include, reading books about emotions and introducing a 'feelings jar' to encourage children to talk about how they feel. n The childminder describes how she promotes children's physical health. For

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example, she provides healthy meals and snacks. The childminder promotes a meat free Monday and children are taken to the local supermarket to shop for fruit and vegetables. Children benefit from outdoor play in all weathers, as the childminder has an outside classroom. The childminder also explains how she places high priority on promoting children's oral health. n The childminder has improved her safeguarding knowledge. She can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and is able to discuss the process for reporting her concerns in a timely manner. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. This helps her to recognise when children are, or may be, at risk of harm and keep them safe. n The childminder understands the importance of providing an inclusive setting. She describes how she will work with parents to meet children's needs from the start. The childminder explains how she will plan activities to promote children's

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awareness of similarities and differences between themselves and others. She will make any adaptions that are required, to fully include everyone. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the actions raised. She explains how she has accessed a wealth of training and welcomed support from the local authority adviser. This has had a very positive impact and requirements are being met. The childminder knows how beneficial it is to gather the views of children and families who use her service, to continue to drive forward with positive improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY554141 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10206109 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 2 Date of previous inspection 17 August 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2018 and lives in Newall Green, Wythenshawe. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the parts of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder will deliver the educational programmes for early years children, including the activities, experiences and resources she will provide. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n Relevant documentation was checked and discussed, such as the public liability insurance certificate. The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation and checked evidence of her suitability and the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

17 February 2022 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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17 February 2022 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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