Childminder EY550073

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has secure knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. She is knowledgeable about wider safeguarding issues and understands how to promote children's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal, social and emotional development so that they learn to behave well and to respect others. n The childminder has good understanding of how to provide activities and experiences that help children to learn. She understands how to help children develop the skills and knowledge they need to be ready for their next stages in learning. n The childminder shows an understanding of the importance of working with parents and other professionals. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development and reflecting on the service that she offers, to ensure continuous

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This provision meets requirements

improvements. n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's personal development. This is so they learn about keeping themselves safe and have skills to help them contribute to wider society and be healthy.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550073 Local authority Isle of Scilly Inspection number 10111165 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 0 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 on St Mary's, Isles of Scilly. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector sampled the childminder's record-keeping systems and checked her knowledge of the documentation she must keep when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the curriculum, assessment and planning systems. n The inspector evaluated the childminder's ability to drive continuous improvement. n The inspector discussed with the childminder risk assessment and suitable premises for childminding, and reviewed some of the childminder's resources for children to assess their suitability.

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Inspection activities

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

17 October 2019 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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