Childminder in Manchester

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She explains clearly how she will work in partnership with parents to help to identify children's starting points. The childminder uses examples to demonstrate how she will plan activities following children's interests. She discusses how she will use her knowledge of children's learning to plan the next steps for their development and promote their progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of healthy lifestyles. She explains how she will support children's knowledge of healthy eating through discussions. For example, she plans to talk to children about sugary foods being bad for their teeth. The childminder discussed the ways she will support children with good hygiene habits, such as handwashing. n The childminder intends to use outings to support children's development. For example, she plans to go to rhyme times at the local library. She explains how

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singing songs and rhymes can support children's growing vocabulary. n The childminder demonstrates how she will plan to help children to feel settled and happy when in her care. For example, she intends to provide space for children to hang their coats and bags. She intends for this to help develop a sense of belonging. The childminder is eager to learn about children's likes and dislikes. She explains that this will help her provide learning that children will enjoy and be eager to engage with. n The childminder explains appropriate ways that she will encourage children's self-care skills. For example, she intends for pre-school children to learn to put on their own coats and use the toilet independently. She recognises that these skills can help children in readiness for their transition to school. n The childminder intends to be a positive role model to help promote children's good behaviour, for example demonstrating sharing and turn taking. She

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discussed how she will encourage children with the use of praise for their good behaviours. n The childminder explains how she plans to keep children safe. For example, she plans to use daily registers and keep accurate medical records. In addition, the childminder has accessed training that she intends to use to support children's knowledge of road safety. n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She intends to use observations of children and discussions with parents to help her identify any gaps in learning. She knows the importance of early intervention to help all children get the support they need to make good progress. n The childminder explains how she will build her knowledge of how children learn. She intends to continue to access online courses and use discussions with colleagues to help her implement an effective curriculum that supports all

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This provision meets requirements

27 January 2025 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 EY541907 Local authority Manchester Inspection number 10368090 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 7 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and is located in Gorton, Manchester. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

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 organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed the welfare and safeguarding requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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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27 January 2025 27 January 2025 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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