Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements, including her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children. She is aware of signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of abuse and understands the procedures to follow should she need to report any concerns. The childminder has up-to-date paediatric first-aid training and knows what actions to take in a medical emergency. n Through discussion, the childminder shows a secure knowledge of children's early education. She understands the importance of observing, assessing and planning for children's next steps. The childminder talks about the importance of sharing these next steps with parents and other settings to ensure continuity for children's learning. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to embed children's learning into everyday practice, and she endeavours to create a stimulating environment, where children will be eager to learn.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder speaks to parents about the importance of online safety and the risks involved to keep children safe from harm. The childminder promotes a healthy eating provision to ensure children are leading healthy lifestyles. n The childminder is passionate about modelling respectful behaviour. She discusses how she will embed morals and respect into everyday practice. She wants children to learn that they are all diverse and individual and that they should be kind to one another. She discusses the importance of creating a safe and open environment for children to be able to talk about their feelings and learn about how their behaviour impacts on others. n The childminder has a good understanding of how she would support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals. n The childminder has procedures in place to work with parents and recognises

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This provision meets requirements

the importance of this. Parents will visit prior to their child starting, allowing the childminder to discuss with the parent what their child's likes and interests are. The childminder explains how she uses this information to support children's care and learning. The childminder explains how she speaks regularly to parents, sharing information about the child's day and providing ideas to further support their learning at home. n The childminder talks about trips in the local community and the importance of these. She discusses the opportunities the children have to visit local parks to learn about nature and plants. The recognises the importance of visiting play groups, enabling the children to socialise with other children and to be part of the local community.

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This provision meets requirements

7 December 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 EY476503 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10236350 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 1 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the Gorton area of Manchester. She operates term time only, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder and has taken this into account in their inspection of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and talked about how she ensures it is suitable and safe for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to deliver the learning and development programme for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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Inspection activities

7 December 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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