Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised. She has a wide range of interesting and age-appropriate resources for children to access. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how she will plan and implement a curriculum that follows children's interests and builds on what they already know and can do. She describes how she will enrich children's experiences. For example, taking them to the library and the local playgroup to socialise and play with other children. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will talk to the children calmly about the importance of being kind to others and will help them to understand their feelings and emotions. n The childminder currently provides care for older children who attend full-time education. She explains that she has established good links with teachers from the local primary school and describes how she extends what children have been

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learning at school into her setting. n The childminder describes how she will provide settling-in sessions for new children. She explains how she will gather key information from parents, to help her to meet the individual needs of children and their families. n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She confidently describes the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware of wider child protection issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. She discusses how she will teach children about road safety and how to keep themselves safe online.

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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 EY248224 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10280491 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1978 and lives in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at and discussed the childminder's policies, procedures and documents.

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Inspection activities

16 March 2023 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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