Childminder in Manchester

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating and reviewing her practice. She has addressed the action raised at the last inspection and obtained a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She explains the different techniques she will use depending on the ages and stages of children's development. n The childminder knows what steps she needs to take to keep the premises safe and suitable for childcare. The childminder explains how she assesses risk and minimises any hazards. For example, she checks the garden gate and ensures the gate is padlocked before any children arrive. n The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She has completed safeguarding training and has amended her safeguarding policy recently in line with local authority procedures. The childminder is clear on the signs of abuse

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and who to contact if she has concerns. n The childminder understands the skills children need to learn to be ready for school. She explains how she would support children to develop their social skills, learn how to manage their emotions and take turns. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to promote children's learning. She describes how she will observe and assess children's progress and how she will use this information to plan for what children need to learn next. The childminder discusses how she will complete two-year-old progress checks at the appropriate time. n The childminder demonstrates how she would share information with parents so that children receive consistent support in their learning. This is to promote home learning and consistency for children. n The childminder has appropriate procedures in place for visitors. She knows that if there are visitors to the premises, they must not be left unsupervised with the

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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 EY469311 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10193673 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 6 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Blackley, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder told the inspector about how she evaluates her practice and the steps she had taken to meet the actions from the last inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she would ensure it is safe and suitable for early years children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to check her understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector reviewed documents, such as evidence of training. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Inspection activities

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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