Childminder EY372036

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 May 2016 18 March 2013

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has made improvements to her practice since her last inspection and now shows a sound understanding of the early years foundation stage. She is a reflective practitioner and is able to recognise areas to improve, to further drive forward her practice and teaching.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of safeguarding and is able to explain the procedure she would follow in reporting any concerns about children in her care. The childminder maintains and implements a range of policies, including those relating to health and safety. The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that the premises are safe for children to use.  The childminder explains how she will observe, assess and track children's progress in their learning and development. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of how children learn through play and has a range of toys and resources in place.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and any other professionals involved with children.  The childminder understands the importance of fostering children's personal development. She demonstrates how she will promote positive behaviour and respect amongst children in her care. The childminder describes her settling-in procedures and how she would support children to establish and maintain trusting relationships with her.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with healthy food and explains how she will ensure they are active each day to develop their physical skills.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes and evaluate her practice.  The inspector looked at a selection of the records, policies and procedures the childminder intends to use when caring for early years children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge of safeguarding.  The inspector toured the areas of the home to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372036 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 1042820 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Windermere, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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