Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the things she wants children to learn as part of the curriculum. She explains about the different experiences she will provide for children, such as reading and singing to help them be prepared for school. n The childminder knows the things that might pose dangers to children and describes the measures she will take to reduce risks. For example, she uses safety gates to stop children entering the kitchen. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow if she is concerned about a child in her care and she understands what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of the household. n The childminder knows how to meet the care needs of children. She describes how she will support children's health and self-care. For example, the childminder will encourage children to feed themselves independently and wash

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their own hands. n The childminder talks about how she will find out about what every child already knows and can do. The childminder understands the need to work with different professionals, when children might require extra support. n The childminder places an important emphasis on supporting children to be happy in her care. She describes the value of children being confident and how she will offer praise and encouragement to children. The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children to learn how their behaviours impacts on others. n The childminder describes the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will talk to parents regularly about children's progress in their learning and development and the things parents can do to continue learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of offering an inclusive service. She describes how she will teach children about diversity, so that all children

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recognise and respect differences. n The childminder has undertaken mandatory training in paediatric first aid. She understands the importance of undertaking professional development in order to continuously improve her setting. For example, she has recently read about the different ways she can support children to be independent, so that she can focus on this in her practice.

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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 2644109 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10308648 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Manchester. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round.

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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 of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about their knowledge of safeguarding and the learning and development requirements.

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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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