Childminder in Westmorland and Furness

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has a secure knowledge of the early years curriculum and of how children learn. She understands how to effectively use assessment to find out what children need to learn next. For example, the childminder plans to carry out mathematical activities linked to children's interests and intends to ask children questions as they play to check their understanding. She intends to use these observations of children's learning to inform the planning of other activities. n Developing children's confidence is a key focus for the childminder. She plans to support children to become more confident by encouraging them to select their own resources and by taking them on regular outings. The childminder also plans to promote children's independence skills by teaching them how to use the toilet and to put on their own coats. n The value of working in partnership with parents is recognised by the

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childminder. She intends to share information with parents about what the children have experienced each day and their next steps in learning. The childminder is eager to create consistency in children's education and care. For example, the childminder plans to share ideas with parents of how they can support their children at home using the strategies she uses. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to manage their own feelings and emotions. She has received training to help her to support children who struggle to regulate their behaviours. The childminder intends to use story books to help children to talk about their feelings and to understand how their behaviour has an impact on other children. n Ensuring that children feel safe and secure when they transition into the setting is given high priority by the childminder. She plans to focus on building positive relationships with the children to help them to settle quickly in her care. The

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childminder also recognises the importance of children learning the skills that they will need when they start school. She plans to focus her teaching on developing children's communication skills, their confidence to interact with other children and their independence. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She seizes opportunities to learn new skills by liaising with other professionals and accessing support from the local authority. The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge and paediatric first-aid training up to date. She is committed to improving her practice over time. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children. She plans to carry out daily checks to help her to identify and remove any potential hazards to children. The childminder also intends to support children to understand how to stay safe when they go on outings. For example, she plans to teach children

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how to safely cross the road and what to do in an emergency. The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of abuse. She understands what actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare.

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This provision meets requirements

17 June 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY560645 Local authority Cumbria Inspection number 10190554 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 2018 and lives in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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17 June 2022 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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