Childminder in Cumberland

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a paediatric first-aid qualification. This is a requirement of registration. However, she has sourced further training and demonstrates a suitably firm knowledge of how to respond to a range of accidents and emergencies. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is alert to the indicators of abuse and knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to ensure that she is aware of the wider issues, such as keeping children safe online. She takes steps to minimise any risks to children within her home. n The childminder provides 'a home-from-home environment where children feel comfortable and where they can grow emotionally, physically and intellectually'. She plans interesting and challenging experiences that build on children's prior knowledge and skills. The childminder knows how to work in partnership with

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parents, to promote continuity in children's care, learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates how to support children's healthy lifestyles. She knows how to encourage good hygiene practices and provide children with healthy meals. The childminder understands the importance of enabling children to be physically active and to learn about the world around them. n The childminder is fully aware of how to help children to manage and learn about their own feelings and behaviour. She uses encouraging phrases, such as 'If at first you don't succeed, then try and try again', to help children to become resilient. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children to be patient, kind, well-mannered and considerate to others.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

obtain a full and relevant paediatric first- aid qualification and ensure that this is maintained at all times. 17/07/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553270 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10174256 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wiggonby. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, with the exception of family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home that are used for childminding. She viewed the range of equipment and resources available for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability, policies and procedures, and a record of the childminder's qualifications and training.

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Inspection activities

26 May 2021 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

26 May 2021 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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