Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Childminder EY291300
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- Inspection date verified
25 Sept 2025
- Inspectors verified
Joanne Ryan
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Previous overall verified
Good
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
EY291300
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder shows an understanding of how to identify and respond to what children know and can do. p.2
- She explains how she will gather information from parents through home visits and make observations of children playing. p.2
- The childminder describes how she will plan experiences that build on children's interests and support their next steps in learning. p.2
- The childminder explains how she will support children who may need additional help. p.2
- She describes working together with health visitors, schools and other professionals to ensure children receive the right support. p.2
- The childminder articulates how she will provide experiences based on what children are able to do. p.2
- The childminder outlines how she will help children develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning. p.2
- She describes how she would teach children to manage their own clothing, sit at a table, listen to stories and recognise their p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 419
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Fairly hard
- Flesch 55, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 16 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder shows an understanding of how to identify and respond to what children know and can do. She explains how she will gather information from parents through home visits and make observations of children playing. The childminder describes how she will plan experiences that build on children's interests and support their next steps in learning. n The childminder explains how she will support children who may need additional help. She describes working together with health visitors, schools and other professionals to ensure children receive the right support. The childminder articulates how she will provide experiences based on what children are able to do. n The childminder outlines how she will help children develop the skills they need for their next stage in learning. She describes how she would teach children to manage their own clothing, sit at a table, listen to stories and recognise their
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This provision meets requirements
name. The childminder explains how she would support children to become confident and independent learners. n The childminder describes how she will help children understand the expectations of their behaviour and manage their feelings. She will use books, puppets and role play to help children learn how to behave in different settings. The childminder describes how she will help children learn to communicate their needs and respond to others. n The childminder explains how she will build relationships with parents. She will use daily diaries, a phone app and conversations to share information with parents about children's experiences. The childminder describes how she will listen to parent feedback to help her improve her service. The childminder explains she will offer ideas to parents for home learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on her practice and make improvements. She knows the importance of attending training to help her in
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This provision meets requirements
adapting her approach. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding. She know the signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if concerns arise. The childminder understands how to create a safe environment for children.
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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 EY291300 Local authority Stockport Inspection number 10407882 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 21 January 2020
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Stockport, Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.
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Inspection activities
n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's progress, implement the curriculum and undertake observations and planning. n The inspector viewed the resources and the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The childminder showed the inspector relevant documents.
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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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Inspection activities
25 September 2025 25 September 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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