Childminder in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder shows an excellent understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She demonstrates a very secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. The childminder expresses clearly, and in detail, how she intends to meet these requirements. She describes how she would promote a play-based curriculum. This would allow children to explore and learn in an environment that is secure, safe, yet challenging. The childminder explains how she will observe, plan and monitor children's development. She will take into account their starting points and plan exciting activities for their next steps in learning. The childminder shows how she would use her extensive experience and provision of quality resources to make children's experiences relevant to their needs. n The childminder knows how to teach children about positive behaviour to help promote their personal, social and emotional development. She understands the

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importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings. She plans to build strong relationships with children, so they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n Through conversation, the childminder demonstrates a thorough understanding of how to safeguard children and keep them safe from harm. She has completed training to gain a detailed understanding of her duty to protect children's welfare. The childminder knows how to identify if a child is at risk of harm. She knows precisely what to do and who to go to with any concerns. The childminder completes regular and comprehensive risk assessments to promote children's safety at all times. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. This includes ensuring they benefit from daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. The childminder knows how to teach children routines to promote good physical hygiene. She plans to support children to

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learn to manage their personal care needs independently. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to help her make improvements. The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning.

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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 306623 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10066033 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 6 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1987. She lives in the Hazel Grove area of Stockport. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on a Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n With the childminder, the inspector observed resources and the areas used for childminding. n The inspector took account of parents' written views. n The inspector viewed a selection of the childminder's documents, including her policies and procedures, and looked at evidence of her suitability checks. n Plans to keep children safe and healthy were discussed. The childminder also discussed how she assesses risks to children and her methods for evaluating her provision.

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Inspection activities

19 February 2020 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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