Childminder in Stockport

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 March 2015 19 November 2009

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has allowed her first-aid certificate to expire. This means she does not have up-to-date training and skills to deal with children's accidents effectively.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows how to assess children's development and plan activities to meet their individual needs.  The childminder reviews and updates her risk assessments to promote children's safety. The garden is currently not accessible, but the childminder knows children need daily opportunities for outdoor play. She makes use of local parks and takes children for walks in the community.  The childminder has updated her training in safeguarding children. She understands her responsibility to protect children from harm and she has useful information about local child protection procedures.  The childminder knows how to build relationships with children, parents and other

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The provision does not meet requirements

professionals, in order to promote children's well-being and learning.  The childminder understands the importance of using self-evaluation to help bring about improvements. She has all required records and policies in place to support practice, including up-to-date public liability insurance.  The childminder has a suitable range of resources to support children's learning and enjoyment.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children 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 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 attend training in paediatric first aid and ensure this is monitored, so that training always remains current.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  obtain an appropriate first-aid qualification (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked indoor and outdoor areas used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertaken planning and assessment.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her procedures for self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391356 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 859347 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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