Childminder 306656

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2016 19 March 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has set an uncompromising precedence to improve the provision since the last inspection. She has tackled the actions and recommendations with great precision and has improved quality and standards. Systems for self-evaluation are robust. The childminder's capacity to continually improve is good.  The childminder has a good understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage. She holds a current first-aid qualification and knows how to respond to a number of different medical emergencies.  The childminder has a robust knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She knows the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She knows

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The provision meets requirements

how to plan inclusive, interesting and challenging learning experiences for different age ranges and abilities of children she intends to care for. She knows how to effectively track children's progress and understands how to narrow gaps in their learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of partnership working. She has developed effective links with the local authority and external childcare professionals. She understands how to gather important care and learning information from parents and knows how to use this to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She discusses how she intends to teach children about mutual respect, tolerance and acceptance. She is aware of how to promote children's awareness of similarities and differences within their local community and beyond their own experiences.  The childminder describes how she intends to promote healthy lifestyles. She plans to

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The provision meets requirements

provide children with healthy snacks and plenty of opportunities to be physically active.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan and provide learning experiences for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for reviewing the quality and effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including children's learning records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability records and looked at the childminder's qualifications and training certificates.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 306656 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 1050887 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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