Childminder in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates how she will ensure that her home and garden are safe and suitable. She has clear procedures to carry out risk assessments of the environments and resources. Furthermore, she describes how she will involve children to identify risks as part of her curriculum. The childminder's home is safe and secure. n The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children. She has good knowledge of the signs of abuse and what to do should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. She confidently describes the procedure to follow should there be an allegation made against an adult. In addition, the childminder keeps her safeguarding and child protection training up to date. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Through discussion, she describes how she will support children's good behaviour. The childminder talks about how she will always model behaviour such as kindness.

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This provision meets requirements

n Partnership with parents is high priority to the childminder. She describes how she will communicate routines and daily care practices with parents. Furthermore, the childminder will share progress reports and next steps with parents. This will support parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder explains the information she will gather to help her to plan their learning. She will use this knowledge to plan learning opportunities to support children's development. The childminder will assess children's development regularly and provide any intervention where necessary. The childminder understands the importance of carrying out progress checks for children aged between two and three years and sharing this with parents and other professionals. n The childminder explains how she will ensure that children have opportunities to learn about ways to keep themselves healthy. She has resources to support

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This provision meets requirements

children to learn about oral health, such as role play and stories. In addition, the childminder will promote daily outdoor exercise to develop children's physical skills. n The childminder is aware of the need to reflect on and evaluate her practice. She talks about the different ways she can do this. The childminder accesses regular training and continuously improves her knowledge through independent research and reading. The childminder talks about the support she receives from the local authority and through childminder network meetings. The childminder constantly refreshes her knowledge. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She talks about her curriculum and how she will deliver this to the children. The childminder explains how promoting independence from an early age is a priority. This will help to support children to be prepared for their next

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This provision meets requirements

11 September 2024 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 2677643 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10350639 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector asked a range of questions throughout the inspection to establish the childminder's understanding of the statutory requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home available for childminding. They discussed the resources and equipment the childminder intends to use. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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11 September 2024 11 September 2024 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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