Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She can recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder is familiar with local safeguarding partnership policies and procedures. She knows how to make a referral should she have any concerns about a child in her care. n The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her provision in order to enhance the service she provides. She completes all mandatory training and discusses how she will identify further professional development in order to enhance her knowledge and skills further. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how young children learn. She describes how she will use her observations of children's current abilities to plan their next steps in learning. The childminder understands how to meet the unique needs of children. She recognises the importance of developing children's

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communication, physical and social and emotional skills. This will help to prepare children for the next stage in their education. n The childminder has a secure understanding of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She has attended training to help her in identifying children who may need more support in developing their communication skills. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with any other professionals involved in a child's care. This will help to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She explained how she intends to gather detailed information from parents about their children, so that she can meet children's needs from the outset. Furthermore, the childminder discusses how she will regularly update parents about their child's progress. She plans to provide advice and suggestions on how parents can

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contribute further to their child's learning and development at home. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour in an appropriate way. She explained how she will support children to recognise the impact their behaviour has on others and understand the boundaries she sets. The childminder intends to support children in understanding their feelings, learning to share and being considerate of others.

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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 EY443444 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10305280 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 10 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the Blackley area of Manchester. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Sunday, 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 of the setting. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding and discussed the equipment and toys available with the childminder. n The inspector held conversations with the childminder and assessed her understanding of keeping children safe. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation including training certificates and suitability checks for household members.

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Inspection activities

2 February 2024 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

2 February 2024 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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