Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has high expectations of behaviour. She understands about the importance of teaching children to be kind to each other, to talk about their feelings and think about the consequences of their actions. The childminder knows how to help children to build relationships and show respect for their environment. n The childminder knows how to create a warm and nurturing learning environment. She provides a range of interesting resources to meet children's learning needs. The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a particular interest in supporting children's language development. She describes how she assesses children's stage of development and plans activities to meet their learning needs. n The childminder's premises are clean and secure. She makes good use of her own outdoor area and large parks nearby. She recognises the value of spending

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time outdoors to support children's well-being and physical development. The childminder promotes healthy eating and good hygiene practices. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents. She can describe how she shares information with them and involves them in their child's learning. She considers the individual needs of children when settling them into her provision. This supports a smooth transition from home. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows what signs may indicate that a child is at risk and what actions to take in order to protect them. The childminder keeps mandatory training up to date and accesses additional information through reading and online courses. She takes steps to minimise accidents in the home and on outings. n The childminder can evaluate her provision. She recognises the need to adapt her provision to meet the individual needs of children attending. She is keen to

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access professional development opportunities. This is done through reading and online resources as well as face-to-face training.

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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 318391 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10132572 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 14 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the Old Trafford area of Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 provider. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector sampled documents, including evidence of suitability, training certificates and policies. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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Inspection activities

23 August 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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