Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to meet children's learning and development needs. She knows how to assess children's progress to help her plan activities that will support their progress towards the early learning goals. n The childminder has considered her chosen curriculum and has plans in place to monitor children's progress across each of the seven areas of learning. She understands the importance of working with parents and other professionals, and has prepared methods to help her establish children's starting points and share information about their learning. n The childminder has a spacious and well-resourced environment for children. She has a range of activities planned both indoors and out. The childminder has risk assessments in place to help her provide a safe environment. n The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She demonstrates secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and what to do

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This provision meets requirements

should she have concerns about a child. The childminder completes training and updates her professional knowledge. She has prepared policies and procedures to guide her practice and enable her to keep children safe. n The childminder is reflective and considers ways in which she can improve her provision over time. For example, she has plans in place to purchase further resources to support sensory play.

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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 201107 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10106020 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 29 May 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Torpoint area of Cornwall. She offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children and meet the welfare and safeguarding requirements. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder regarding the continuous improvement of the provision. n The inspector reviewed the suitability and safety of the premises.

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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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