Childminder in Stockport

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not maintain up-to-date paediatric first-aid training. She has allowed this required training to lapse. As a result, she is not qualified to administer first aid should a child sustain an injury. n The childminder's knowledge of how to engage with other professionals to support children who need extra help is weak. This means she does not have appropriate arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). n The childminder is aware that children need close relationships to help them to feel secure and at ease. She will ensure that she is a positive role model for children. The childminder will also provide children with praise to celebrate their achievements and positive behaviour. n The childminder knows how to assess what children know and can do by making observations of them in their play. She will use her knowledge of child

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development to help plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder intends to keep parents informed about their children's progress, to help them to continue with their children's learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates knowledge of how she will sequence her curriculum. She understands how to focus her curriculum around communication and language development. For example, she will support babies with their early communication skills by giving lots of eye contact and encouraging babies to babble. The childminder will also introduce new sounds and words. She knows to build on these skills to develop older children's communication and language. For example, the childminder will introduce stories, rhymes and role-play opportunities, which will also help children to develop their social skills. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical development. She plans to provide opportunities for children to develop large-muscle strength and

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develop their small hand muscles in preparation for writing. n The childminder plans to support children to develop their self-care skills. She intends to encourage children to put on their own shoes, dress and undress themselves and learn how to wash their hands. n The childminder is confident in the procedures to follow if she has concerns for the welfare of a child or if an allegation is made about a family member. She is knowledgeable in identifying signs and symptoms of child abuse.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure full paediatric first-aid training is maintained and renewed every three years 13/11/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge of and arrangements for accessing support for children with SEND. 13/11/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391356 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10305277 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 16 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Offerton area of Stockport. She operates all year, from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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 has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to keep children safe and risk assess her premises. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the safeguarding and welfare, and the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to plan what she wants children to learn and discussed how she develops her curriculum.

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Inspection activities

11 October 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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Inspection activities

11 October 2023 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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