Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 17 July 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse and clearly knows the procedures to follow to protect a child's welfare.  The highly qualified childminder has a very good knowledge of how to use the information from her accurate tracking documents. She tailors children's future learning experiences to help them make good progress.  The dedicated and friendly childminder has a good understanding of how to foster children's emotional well-being so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. Effective strategies, such as daily journals and regular progress checks, are in place to provide parents with opportunities to review and contribute to children's learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety. Valuable systems, such as, comprehensive risk assessments, daily checks and secure

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The provision meets requirements

areas, help to ensure that children have access to a safe environment to play and learn.  The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to acquire key skills, such as, good social skills, confidence and independence. This helps them feel assured and ready for their next stages in learning, including their move to school.  The childminder aspires to improve. She understands the importance of encouraging parents and children to have an active voice and knows how to implement their views into future plans. Her attendance at training, meetings with other providers and continual research demonstrate her good capacity to improve her practice further.  The childminder recognises the need to act as a good role model. She teaches children how to be polite, well mannered and to show tolerance and respect for others.  The childminder is knowledgeable about how to promote children's good health. She

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The provision meets requirements

understands the importance of providing activities to help children become physically active.

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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, a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, self-evaluation documents, the policies and procedures, risk assessments and planning and assessment documents.  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 EY440002 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1035651 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 17 July 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Kendal. She works alongside another registered childminder each day. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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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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