Childminder 307037

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection matters. She has accessed training on safeguarding to keep her knowledge updated. She has completed online training linked to wider safeguarding issues and knows what to do if she had a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She plans to pass on any pertinent information to parents about their child from teachers at school. She intends to exchange information via text messaging, so parents are fully aware of what their child has been doing. n The childminder is aware of the learning and development requirements. She knows how to observe children as they play, assess their progress and how to plan to meet their individual learning needs. She has a wide range of toys, resources and games available for children to play with. n The childminder plans to help children to be aware of leading a healthy lifestyle

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and making suitable food choices. She plans to take children on outings to the park and ball pools to help them to develop their physical skills and benefit from plenty of fresh air. She intends to take children on a range of outing to places, such as art galleries, museums and the library to build on their experiences. n The childminder intends to promote children's positive behaviour, so they learn to take turns and share. She plans to talk about 'kind hands' and treating others as they would like to be treated.

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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 307037 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10072817 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Marple, Cheshire. She operates on Thursday and Friday from 7.30am to 8.10am and 3pm until 5pm, term time only, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder, and took account of evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications. n A number of discussions were held with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.

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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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