Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder reflects on her practice and considers improvements she would like to make. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, she has made some changes to her provision. For example, children are encouraged to wash their hands before entering the childminder's home. This helps to support their understanding of good hygiene practices. The childminder also attends a regular network group to discuss good practice and share ideas. She seeks the support of the local authority improvement officer to review the quality of her practice and identify improvements. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has completed several courses and research online. The childminder has used recent training successfully, to expand her knowledge of safeguarding issues, including terrorism and domestic violence. She also considers what future training she

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would like to undertake to help further improve her knowledge and teaching skills. n The childminder displays a sound understanding of child protection procedures. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care and how to make a referral. She has clear policies in place to follow and reviews these regularly to make sure the information is up to date. She understands the importance of completing regular fire drills with children and talking to them about personal safety. n The childminder explains how she will support children's emotional development, confidence and well-being. She asks parents to provide detailed information about their children's needs before starting. Children are encouraged to attend introductory sessions to support them to settle quickly. n The childminder displays a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She explains how she will support children's individual needs and plan

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for their next steps in learning. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder provides examples of the information she would share with parents to help promote children's learning and development at home. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She discusses strategies she will use to promote tolerance, sharing and turn taking. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, she talks to children about the benefits of exercise and plans activities, such as sports day. She shares ideas of activities she would use to support children's understanding of dental health and hygiene. n The childminder has established positive relationships with local schools and other early years settings. She discusses how she will work in partnership with others to provide good continuity in children's care and learning.

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This provision meets requirements

23 June 2022 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 EY298986 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10132591 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 25 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. 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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23 June 2022 23 June 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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