Walker, Pamela

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 21 September 2015

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n The childminder describes how she intends to monitor children's development and identify what they need to learn next to support them to make progress. She explains how she aims to use observations and assessments to plan a range of activities which builds upon their individual interests and emerging skills. n The importance of working with parents to maintain continuity for children is recognised by the childminder. She intends to gain information about development when children start with her as well as regularly offer ideas on what parents can do to support their child's progress further at home. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to maintain quality. She intends to involve others to help her identify further areas for improvement. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of child protection issues and wider safeguarding issues. She has a deep

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understanding of how she plans to provide safe environments and support children to understand how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder describes how she aims to offer an inclusive service and help children to learn to respect and value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to support young children to settle and build close relationships with her. She explains how she intends to use information gathered from parents to provide appropriate support for children when they first start in her care.

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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. Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at documents the childminder will use when caring for children and reviewed evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the household. n The inspector and the childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises where

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childcare is to be provided. n The inspector and the childminder discussed toys, resources and equipment that she intends to use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307054 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066045 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Reddish, Stockport. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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