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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 318237

Inspected 18 Aug 2025 · URN 318237

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  • Inspection date verified

    18 Aug 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Jason Holmes

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    318237

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+40Positivemore positive than 67% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
5
Words of findings
430
about usual (typical 350)
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Hard
Flesch 46, typical 47
Average sentence
17 words
Next steps
8
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Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 52%About the inspection 48%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her curriculum intentions. She is able to discuss how she intends to follow a sequenced curriculum and explains how she will identify the next steps in learning for children. The childminder intends to plan learning experiences based around children's interests. This will give children access to engaging activities, which help them to build on their existing skills and knowledge. The childminder has good knowledge of how young children learn and how to plan next steps in children's learning. n The childminder has a detailed understanding of her responsibility for safeguarding children. She is able to demonstrate an understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures in place to report any concerns to the local authority. The childminder is aware on ensuring those caring for children remain suitable and the procedures to follow if an allegation is made

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This provision meets requirements

against her. She is aware of the importance of carrying out risk assessments to ensure the environment is free from hazards. n The childminder explains how she will support children's emotional well-being and build effective relationships. The settling-in process will enable the childminder to build up positive relationships with children. This will help children to settle when they arrive at the setting. Regular outings to local play groups will allow the children to develop their social skills. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She discusses how she will promote children's understanding of healthy eating, offering a range of fresh fruits for snacks. Healthy home-cooked meals will be prepared for children. The childminder has regard for managing children's dietary requirements. The childminder describes how she will plan daily opportunities for children to be physically active outside.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is reflective of her practice and committed to her continuous professional development. She networks with local childminders and accesses a variety of training courses to continue to improve the care and education she provides. The childminder evaluates her own practice as well as meeting with the local authority to help inform focused improvement plans.

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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 318237 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10399557 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 5 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1976 and lives in Timperley, Altrincham. She operates during term time only, from 7am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

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

18 August 2025 18 August 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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