Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder continues to update her knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. She is clearly aware of safeguarding issues and procedures she needs to follow to protect children's welfare. n The childminder provides a comfortable, welcoming home. She demonstrates an understanding of how to assess play areas for potential risks and has identified suitable prevention to help minimise accidents. She knows how to supervise children to keep them safe. n The childminder is aware of ways to help children settle and feel secure in her care. She knows how to encourage children to develop positive attitudes to others and understand appropriate behaviour expectations. The childminder recognises the benefit of working in partnership with parents and other settings children attend to promote continuity for their care and learning needs. n The childminder explains how she intends to plan activities to support children's

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This provision meets requirements

interests and their future learning. The childminder is aware of how to monitor and assess children's achievements to help her identify their next steps of development. She understands the importance of tailoring play experiences to encourage children's individual progress. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and physical well- being. She explains how she will take children on a variety of outings, such as to the beach, or to a country park where they can climb and run or follow a nature trail to broaden their learning experiences. n The childminder continues to raise her professional development. For example, she is raising her understanding of how to support children's mental health. The childminder demonstrates awareness of how to evaluate her practice to make improvements. She has identified more natural play resources to use to encourage children's curiosity and investigation.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder supports her assistant's knowledge and understanding to provide continuity of practice. She explained how she will discuss her policies and procedures with him to promote children's care, learning and well-being.

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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 EY548565 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10111341 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. She lives in Portreath, Cornwall. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round. She also works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide free early years education for children aged three and four years. The childminder holds a foundation degree in early years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder to assess her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and explained how she has identified possible risks and prevention to minimise accidents and keep children safe. The inspector observed the range of toys and resources available. n The inspector viewed documentation including operational policies and procedures and required records for suitability, such as first aid and insurance certificates. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she intends to supports children's learning and development through play.

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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 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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