Childminder in Stoke-on-Trent

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she is able to provide a safe, secure and inviting environment for young children. The provision is well organised and equipped with a range of age-appropriate toys and resources that promote exploration and play. The childminder takes effective steps to minimise risks, carrying out daily safety checks and ensuring the premises are consistently well maintained. Through discussion, she explains how routines are carefully planned to ensure children are always closely supervised. n The childminder describes how she promotes children's learning and development through a child-led approach. She explains that she observes children closely to understand their progress and uses this information to plan next steps. She supports children in following their interests, particularly in creative areas, such as drawing, painting and messy play. n The childminder describes how she helps children learn about healthy lifestyles.

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This provision meets requirements

She explains that children regularly spend time outdoors, including walking to and from school and playing in the garden. She explains that she promotes healthy eating, such as offering a variety of fresh fruit for snacks and encouraging children to make their own choices. The childminder describes how she builds good hygiene habits into daily routines, such as reminding children to wash their hands before eating. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to support continuity in children's care and learning. She explains that she gathers detailed information from parents to help children feel safe and secure from the start. She also describes how she maintains positive relationships with teaching staff at the local school, sharing key information to ensure consistency between settings and to support children's individual needs and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she supports positive behaviour in a calm and consistent way. She describes how children learn about expectations, such as being kind and using good manners. The childminder also supports children to learn about their emotions and feelings, helping them to understand and manage their behaviour in a positive and supportive environment. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of safeguarding and is confident in the actions she would take if she had any concerns about a child's safety or well-being.

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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 2738601 Local authority Stoke-on-Trent Inspection number 10407746 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. She operates from Monday to Friday, during school term times. Sessions are from 7am to 9am and from 3pm to 5.30pm.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

17 July 2025 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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17 July 2025 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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