Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She describes how she would work together with them to provide continuity of care to meet the individual needs of children. The childminder discussed the systems she would use to include the views of parents and children, such as her self-evaluation process. n The childminder is clear about her responsibilities to help protect children from harm. She completes regular training to update and refresh her knowledge of the local safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder recognises the signs when children may be at risk and knows what action to take to protect their welfare. n The childminder discussed how she would carry out suitable risk assessments to check that children were safe on the premises and when on outings. The childminder describes how she considers children's ages and abilities and the

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actions she would take to help prevent potential accidents. n The childminder describes how to plan for children's progress across all areas of learning and development. She explains how children develop their interests and learn during play. The childminder knows how to provide a variety of resources for indoor and outdoor play, to suit children of different ages and abilities. n The childminder explains her understanding in the importance of inclusion. She describes clear arrangements on how she would meet children's individual and additional needs. The childminder explains her knowledge and skills to support children's behaviour and emotional development. n The childminder understands how to promote and protect children's health. She explains her arrangements to meet children's individual dietary requirements. The childminder describes suitable hygiene routines and the benefits of physical exercise for children.

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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 EY551484 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10174171 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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Total number of places 5 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 is located in Newquay, Cornwall. Care is available for children from Wednesday to Sunday, from 7am to 7pm, term time only. Occasional overnight care is available.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received before the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder explained her understanding of the early years foundation stage and described a curriculum of learning activities. n The inspector viewed the safety of the premises and discussed the arrangements for overnight care with the childminder. n The inspector checked required documentation, including evidence of the childminders' suitability, her public liability insurance and her paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

16 July 2021 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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16 July 2021 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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