Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She undertakes mandatory safeguarding and child protection training to help keep her knowledge current. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse and neglect. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's well-being. The childminder understands the importance of conducting regular risk assessment checks to ensure that her home is a safe place for children to attend. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how young children learn and how to plan and provide an ambitious curriculum. She understands how to build on what children already know and can do, so that they can achieve the key skills they need in readiness for school. The childminder discusses how she will carefully monitor and track children's progress and use this information to identify any potential gaps in children's learning.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's physical development, a healthy lifestyle, and supporting their growing independence. Through discussion, she demonstrates how she intends to provide daily opportunities for children to play in the garden and visit local parks to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains the strategies she will use to support young children who are learning to regulate their behaviour. The childminder discusses how she will support children to manage their feelings, play cooperatively with others and become confident in large groups. n The childminder understands the benefits of working closely with parents and other settings children may attend to promote continuity of children's care and learning. She describes how she intends to share updates on children's progress and provide guidance on how parents can support their children's learning at

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home. The childminder intends to gain feedback from parents to help her evaluate the service she offers. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development and undertakes training to help her constantly develop her knowledge and teaching skills. Since her last inspection, the childminder has achieved qualified teacher status. She talks about the impact training has on her practice, especially in relation to extending her teaching skills.

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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 EY381805 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10308263 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 9 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years degree and qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 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

9 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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