Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. For example, she knows who to contact if an allegation is made against her or a member of her household. The childminder also discusses how she uses effective risk assessment to help her minimise potential hazards and maintain a safe environment at home and on outings. n The childminder has a good understanding of her curriculum and what she would want children to learn. She explains how she will identify what children know and can do, and how she would build on this to promote children's learning and development. She is aware of how to encourage and promote children's communication and language, to help them to build their vocabulary. n The childminder discusses how she will support children to make independent choices from a wide range of age-appropriate resources, including crafts, games

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and reading. She explains how she will encourage children's physical development, such as by taking them on regular trips to the park, where they can run and play. n The childminder understands how to support children's good behaviour. She describes how she will implement clear boundaries, and will model manners and kindness to children. The childminder explains how she will use positive reinforcement, praise and encouragement, to help children feel valued. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in liaison with parents and other settings that their children may attend. For example, she describes how she collects information from parents before their children start. The childminder explains how she would keep parents up to date, using email and daily discussions, to help promote consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She recognises the importance of

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professional development and has good links with other professionals. The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge and paediatric first-aid training up to date, to help her keep children safe and well.

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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 EY496307 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10317131 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 5 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Manchester. She operates all year round, from 8am 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 of the provider. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she organises her early years setting, including how she will implement the curriculum. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder discussed her expectations of children's behaviour and how this is implemented into her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that the premises are safe and secure.

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Inspection activities

15 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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