Childminder in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she knows the importance of working with parents when children first start, to help her to understand children's individual needs and to establish their starting points in learning. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning and use the information to plan activities, resources and outings that cover all areas of learning. She is clear about the requirement to complete progress checks and to provide a written summary of children's development for parents if caring for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder understands her safeguarding responsibilities. The childminder and her assistant have undertaken training in safeguarding matters and know how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder shows that she works with her assistant to develop their knowledge and skills and drive improvement. She explains how they research

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ways in which they can enhance their teaching to provide children with enjoyable and valuable learning experiences. She recognises the importance of keeping up to date with early years practice and maintains training in first aid for herself and her assistant. n The childminder shows how she risk assesses all areas of her home to ensure that it is suitable for children's use. She explains how she would encourage children to begin to recognise how to keep themselves safe, for example, when walking to school. n The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can access a suitable range of toys and resources.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537603 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10105947 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 5 to 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 30 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Stockport. She operates from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home available for the care of children. n Discussions were held with the childminder to assess the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n Relevant documents were viewed by the inspector, which included first-aid certificates and evidence of suitability for the childminder and her assistant.

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Inspection activities

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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18 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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