Childminder 318306

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder outlines clear procedures to ensure children's safety. She carries out regular risk assessments of the home, play areas and garden, maintaining an environment that is safe and suitable for childcare. n The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and is confident about the action to take should she have concerns. The childminder shows good awareness of potential signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. n The childminder recognises the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date through regular training and professional development. She also works in partnership with other local childminders and the local authority to share good practice and exchange information. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans a broad range of experiences that reflect children's ages, stages and interests. She explains how she builds on what children already know to extend

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their learning further. n Effective systems are in place for monitoring children's progress. This includes completing the statutory progress check at age two and supporting children to achieve the next steps in their learning and development. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively. She encourages healthy eating, supports good oral hygiene and ensures children have daily opportunities for outdoor play. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise through regular walks and by using the large outdoor area to run, climb and play. n The childminder fosters children's independence by enabling them to make choices in their play. The childminder sets clear expectations for behaviour and encourages children to use good manners, share and take turns. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder uses a range of communication methods to share information and ensure children's individual

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needs are consistently met. She values parental involvement and works closely with families to support children's learning and development.

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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 318306 Local authority Trafford Inspection number 10398038 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 14 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Timperley, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education.

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n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector asked questions throughout the inspection to check the childminder's understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual learning and development needs, and how she will observe, assess and track children's progress.

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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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