Childminder in Trafford

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she does not have the up-to-date skills and knowledge to manage children's health and medical needs effectively. n The childminder does not have public liability insurance in place as required. n The childminder has attended safeguarding training and understands her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She has a good knowledge of what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. n The childminder has effective risk assessments in place and understands the importance of conducting regular checks. The premises are safe and secure and are maintained to a high standard. n The play area is well lit and spacious. It provides the children with access to a variety of resources and materials to develop and challenge their learning across all areas. The outdoor space is enclosed and provides space for physical play

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activities. n The childminder understands her role in promoting respect and diversity. She plans to promote and celebrate events and festivals that encompass the diverse society in which she lives. In doing so, she plans to model respect and understanding of others and to develop positive relationships. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She understands the need for routines and boundaries and the impact of this on children's development. In modelling politeness, manners and turn taking, she plans to teach children to be kind and caring individuals. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She plans to gather information from parents on entry about children's development. She will use this information to help her to identify what children are already achieving and what the next steps may be in their learning journey. She will use this, alongside

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her own observations, to plan meaningful opportunities to develop children's learning.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure appropriate insurance is in place to cover all premises used for childminding purposes 17/11/2023

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Due date

obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 01/12/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2627168 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10285480 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in the Trafford area of Manchester. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 8am until 6.30pm.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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