Childminder EY478875

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The friendly childminder has a good understanding of how to nurture children's emotional well-being so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care.  The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She knows how to use the information from her accurate tracking documents to tailor future learning experiences to help all children make consistently good progress.  The childminder is confident to work together with other settings that children attend to share information about their care and learning. She knows how to prepare children for their transition to school, helping them to develop key skills, such as self-confidence and independence to help children feel assured and ready for their move.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She is fully alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows what steps to take to report any concerns.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and

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The provision meets requirements

welfare. She confidently explains how she will involve children in thinking about the risks involved when going on outings to help children understand about staying safe.  The childminder demonstrates a good capacity to improve her practice further. She is confident to liaise with other childminder's, conduct her own research and attend training to seek new ideas and to develop her knowledge and skills.  The childminder understands the importance of working in close partnership with parents. She is confident to share children's achievements on a regular basis and welcomes parents to contribute towards children's future learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote her settings values and expectations so that children learn to be polite, well mannered and respectful of one another. She recognises the importance of taking children out into their local area to promote their good health and to help them learn about their wider community.

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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 intended to be used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector viewed a range of documents. These included, evidence of suitability checks, a record of the childminder's training, the policies and procedures, risk assessment records, and planning and assessment systems.  The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide when caring for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478875 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 981679 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Penrith. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also provides overnight care. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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