Childminder in Cumberland

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is passionate about providing children with experiences that broaden their knowledge and prepare them well for the next stage of their education. For example, she explains how she would take children on outings to parks, lakes and nature reserves. The childminder describes how she would give children opportunities to travel on trains and buses to visit places that they may not otherwise encounter. Within her home, the childminder has a wide range of resources to meet the needs of children who are at different stages of development. n The childminder demonstrates how she would ensure that her curriculum builds on what children know and can do over time. She explains how she would gather information about children's progress and use the knowledge gained from this to plan activities that target children's next steps. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and is clear about how she would

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sequence their learning in well-ordered steps. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She describes the positive strategies that she would use to help children to understand and follow the rules and routines. The childminder explains how she would support children to become independent in managing their own personal needs. For example, she would introduce fun games to motivate children to put on their own shoes and coats. The childminder intends for children to become confident, independent learners. n The childminder is committed to ensuring that children are physically active and that they have access to fresh air every day. She explains how she would plan activities to promote children's physical skills, strength and coordination. The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's mental health. She describes the strategies that she would use to support children's well-being

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and how she would help them to manage their own emotions. n Promoting children's understanding of equality and diversity is a priority for the childminder. She explains how she would ensure that children have opportunities to learn about other countries and languages. The childminder describes how she would teach children about different types of families, to support them to appreciate their uniqueness. n The value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals is recognised by the childminder. She describes how she would establish positive relationships with parents and how she would support them to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder demonstrates her commitment to liaising with other professionals and acting on their advice to meet the needs of children. This includes robust processes for identifying and meeting the additional needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She attends regular training and accesses a range of professional development opportunities. She is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and expertise of early years continues to develop over time.

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23 April 2024 n The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to ensuring that children are safe in her home and on outings. She has recently completed her paediatric first-aid training and demonstrates how she would meet the dietary and medical needs of children. The childminder has the required business insurance to be able to drive children in her car and demonstrates awareness of how to identify and manage risks when on outings.

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This provision meets requirements

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 316936 Local authority Cumberland Inspection number 10336983 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 1 Date of previous inspection 15 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Whitehaven, Cumbria. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable when minding children. 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 her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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23 April 2024 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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