Childminder in Cumberland

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2015 5 January 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage to support children's learning. She knows how to plan a broad range of age-appropriate activities to enrich children's learning experiences and ensure they are motivated to learn.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the importance of providing a warm and caring environment, to enable children to be happy and confident and develop strong and positive relationships with her.  The childminder has a good comprehension of how many children she can mind at any one time in order to keep children safe. She has a good awareness when assessing any risk to children's safety and reviews her risk assessments regularly.  The safeguarding and welfare requirements are well understood by the childminder and she has clear policies and procedures to underpin practice. She has a good knowledge

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The provision meets requirements

of safeguarding and knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care so that all children are kept safe.  The childminder understands about the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals in order to effectively contribute to children's learning and well-being at the setting. She gains information from parents and other professionals in order to support the children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to self-evaluation. The recommendations from the previous inspection have been addressed. This demonstrates commitment to continued improvement.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas used for childminding and looked at a range of resources indoors and outside.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and her self-evaluation and improvement plan. The inspector took into account the written feedback of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documents, which cover the learning and development requirements, including observations, planning, and assessments. She also viewed emergency contact information, enrolment forms and written risk assessments.  The inspector discussed aspects of the provision with the childminder during the inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358527 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 863555 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the Scaleby area of Carlisle, Cumbria. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, during term time.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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