Childminder EY555016

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She keeps the required documents and records to support the effective running of her registered provision. n The childminder has appropriate knowledge of self-evaluation procedures to drive continuous improvements and identify training needs. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's personal, social and emotional development, for example by teaching children about water safety when they travel between islands on boats. This helps children know what to do to keep themselves safe. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how to prepare children for life in modern Britain. She recognises the importance of teaching them about the wider world, for example by widening children's knowledge of people, races and cultures through opportunities in play.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to provide activities and experiences which help children to learn. She understands how to help children develop the skills and knowledge they need to be ready for the next stage in their development and their eventual move on to school. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of how to safeguard children, including a secure knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. She knows the signs of possible harm to a child and how to report any concerns to the appropriate agencies.

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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 EY555016 Local authority Isle of Scilly Inspection number 10124437 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Bryher, Isles of Scilly. Care is available during term time only. She has an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises and equipment available for childminding to assess their suitability. n The inspector sampled the childminder's record-keeping systems and checked the childminder's 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 and ensure her own professional development. n The inspector discussed risk assessment with the childminder and reviewed some of the childminder's routines, such as travel on and off the island. n The inspector evaluated the childminder's ability to work in partnership with parents and other professionals effectively.

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Inspection activities

17 October 2019 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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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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