Childminder in Trafford

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She describes how she would deliver an inclusive and enticing curriculum in all seven areas of learning. The childminder intends to follow children's interests and adapt her teaching to suit the individual children in her care. She explains how she would use observation and assessment to identify any gaps in children's learning and then work closely with parents and other professionals to support all children to make good progress. n The childminder discusses how she would support children to maintain high standards of behaviour. She explains how she would teach children to manage their emotions and help them to feel safe and secure. The childminder understands the importance of promoting qualities, such as kindness and sharing. She also intends to teach children to have respect for themselves and each other. n The childminder explains how she would work with parents to ensure children

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are happy, confident and motivated to learn. She states how she would ensure children develop their independence skills in readiness for starting school. Her passion and enthusiasm for learning would be modelled to the children to encourage them to persevere and try new things. The childminder intends for children to have positive attitudes to learning. n The childminder has prioritised her own continuous professional development. She has undertaken several online training courses to refresh her knowledge and keep up to date with new developments. She considers how she would make continuous improvements. For example, the childminder works closely with her local authority early years team to keep informed of current guidance and training. n The childminder has completed in-depth safeguarding training and ensures that her knowledge remains up to date. She is aware of the signs of abuse and neglect and knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps up to date with first-aid training and is confident in administering emergency first aid. She would also teach children to keep themselves safe and look out for potential risks and hazards. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to conduct risk assessments to ensure her home and equipment are safe for children. The areas used for childminding are well organised and the premises are safe and secure.

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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 318353 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10308079 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 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and she lives in the Sale Moor, Trafford. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the intentions for children's learning and the childminder explained how she would support children's learning and development. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when looking after children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of relevant records and documentation. n All areas used for childminding were viewed and the inspector took account of how the childminder ensures that children would be kept safe.

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Inspection activities

15 December 2023 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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15 December 2023 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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