Rawlinson, Christine Margaret

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements for the early years foundation stage. She understands how to identify children's starting points and has a clear system in place for assessing children's development. The childminder discusses planning a range of stimulating activities to support children's learning and build on their knowledge and skills over time. n The childminder discusses working in partnership with parents and the importance of effective communication. She talks about arranging settling-in sessions for children when they first start with her, in order for children to feel safe and secure. The childminder plans to work closely with parents to communicate what their children have been learning, their development and how they can support their children's learning at home. n The childminder plans to take children on various visits and outings in the local

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community. For example, she plans trips to the local park, soft-play area and toddler groups. She recognises the importance of ensuring children have opportunities to socialise with their peers and learn about the world around them. n She plans to provide children with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, including at least two portions of fruit and vegetables every day. The childminder understands the importance of children being active and engaging in physical activities. Children will have opportunities to play outdoors and take part in daily exercise. She will teach children about leading healthy lifestyles in order to promote their good health. n The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding about how to report any concerns about the welfare of a child. She demonstrates good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder is vigilant to any potential risks or hazards in her setting and carries

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out regular risk assessments, to ensure her premises are safe. n She plans opportunities for children to develop their independence and self-care skills, during their time at her setting. For example, she discusses how she will support children to make independent choices, pour their own water from a jug at snack time and wash their own hands. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring children are ready for their next stage in learning and transition to nursery and/or school. n The childminder discusses how she will teach children to behave well in her setting. She will support children to understand how to keep themselves safe, such as walking when indoors and for young children to hold her hand when out walking. She will act as a positive role model, use good manners and support children to understand their own feelings and emotions.

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This provision meets requirements

8 May 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 EY426244 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10380673 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 19 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sale, Greater Manchester. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's first-aid training. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she plans to implement a broad and balanced curriculum.

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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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