Childminder EY376400

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 April 2016 19 March 2009

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has excellent knowledge of the safety and welfare requirements. She has a thorough understanding of child protection procedures and is fully aware of her responsibility to protect children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has a wide range of exciting and stimulating toys and equipment available to meet the needs of all children. Her home is very well organised and all resources are easily accessible.  The childminder explains her health and safety policies and procedures. She maintains a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. She understands how to risk assess the environment to identify and minimise any potential hazards.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of supporting children's emotional security and well-being. She explains how she gathers important information from parents to provide appropriate support for children when they first start with her and

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The provision meets requirements

how she supports their understanding of acceptable behaviour.  The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of how to promote children's progress across all areas of learning. She fully understands children's developmental needs and is able to describe how she would plan interesting and challenging activities to help them to make good progress.  The childminder explains the importance of developing strong relationships with parents and external agencies to meet the care and learning needs of all children.  The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation and reflective practice. She describes how she will use this to evaluate the quality of her provision, identify areas for future development and continue to drive forward improvement.  The childminder demonstrates a good awareness of how to help children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She discusses the importance of providing children with opportunities

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The provision meets requirements

to be physically active, ensuring that they benefit from a well balanced and nutritious diet and how to help them to develop awareness of positive hygiene practices. 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and learning and development requirements.  The inspector and childminder viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, books, resources and equipment that she intends to use.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and assess children's learning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults who live on the premises and checked the qualifications and training of the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376400 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 849754 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008. She lives in the Davenport area of Stockport. The childminder operates Monday to Sunday, 7am until 8pm. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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