Childminder in Stockport

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder understands the procedures to report any concerns or allegations to the relevant authorities. The childminder attends safeguarding training to help keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder understands the importance of creating a safe and welcoming environment for children. She has a range of equipment, resources and toys to meet the learning needs of different age groups of children. She understands the importance of an inclusive setting. There are opportunities for children to explore and access a varied curriculum. The childminder is committed to ensuring that children learn about differences that exist in society by learning about different cultures. These activities are intended to help children develop respectful attitudes.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will consider each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development. She discusses how she will assess children's learning and development. She will use this knowledge to plan activities to support their progress. She is confident in her plans to help prepare children for their next stage in learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will share information about children's learning and development with their parents, to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. This will help to support parents to continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder describes how she will take children out daily, as well as having access to her own garden. She outlines how she will encourage children to be physically active outside in the fresh air and promote their physical development,

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and a healthy lifestyle. She values outdoor learning, where she will give children opportunities to visit local parks to learn about nature and the environment. This supports children's physical development as they can run, climb and develop their coordination skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of carrying out risk assessments. She describes how she will identify any possible hazards in her home and when she takes children out. The childminder has ensured her paediatric first-aid qualification is up to date and her public liability insurance is renewed annually. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's emotional well-being and positive relationships. She is aware of positive behaviour management, and describes how she will support children's good behaviour. The childminder shares the strategies she will put in place to encourage children to understand the consequences of their actions, and to be

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This provision meets requirements

kind and respectful to others. n The childminder describes how she will reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills. She has a network of other childminders who she shares

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29 October 2024 good practice with. She continuously improves her knowledge by accessing relevant training. As a result, she demonstrates a good knowledge of how children learn.

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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 306810 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10350840 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in the Edgeley area of Stockport. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Through discussion, the inspector assessed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the records the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder explained in detail how she will work with parents to support the continuity of children's care between home and the setting. n The childminder described how she will observe and assess children's learning and provide appropriate learning experiences to help them make progress. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will deliver educational programmes for early years children, including activities, experiences and resources she will provide.

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29 October 2024 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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