Childminder in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

n The highly experienced and qualified childminder has a comprehensive programme of professional development. She keeps her mandatory training up to date and keeps abreast of changes in legislation. She recognises the importance of reflective practice and aims to achieve the best outcomes for children and their families. n The childminder has extensive experience of working with children with special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND). She explains how she will work with external agencies and parents to make sure children with SEND get the support that they need. n The childminder presents with a good understanding of how she intends to keep children safe and protected from harm. She knows local safeguarding procedures and understands the steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. Her understanding of safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation and county lines, is strong.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is an advocate for active learning. Her knowledge of child development is excellent. She explains how she intends to provide an exciting curriculum, that will build on children's prior knowledge, skills and interests. She notes the importance of assessment and states that parents will play a key role in assessing their children's learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how she intends to support children's positive behaviour. She intends to devise house rules and will support children to try and regulate their own behaviour. n The childminder explains how important partnership working is. She has established links with the local authority and primary school. She intends to share care and learning information with parents and teachers. n The childminder intends to offer an environment where children can flourish and feel safe. She aims to offer an inclusive service where everyone is part of a 'big

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family'. She intends to teach children how to become resilient, tolerant and accepting individuals.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY555840 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10174903 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Romiley, Stockport. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in his evaluation. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. He viewed the resources and toys that will be available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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Inspection activities

1 June 2022 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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