Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to offer an inclusive environment for the education and care of children. She discusses how she will organise the indoor and outdoor spaces to enable children to play safely. She explains how she will implement robust hygiene procedures to manage any potential risks from COVID-19 to protect children. n The childminder has a knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including the progress check for children aged between two and three years old. Through discussion, she shows understanding of how to plan for children based on their interests. n The childminder talks about how she promotes good behaviour. She understands the importance of supporting children to understand how rules keep them safe. She knows how to encourage children to be kind to one another, for instance by using gentle hands. n The childminder discusses how she will support children's understanding of

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healthy lifestyles. She knows how to work in partnership with parents to promote good oral hygiene and how to keep their children safe online. She intends to offer children frequent opportunities to be physically active outdoors. n The childminder has a range of written documents, which she will share with parents when she starts to care for their children. She understands how to safeguard children and the appropriate reporting procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. n The childminder has procedures in place for determining children's starting points. She knows the importance of sharing information about children's learning and development with their parents and, when appropriate, other professionals that may be involved in supporting children. n The childminder reflects on her provision and makes changes to benefit children. She is part of a childminder network to make sure she is fully up to date with

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the latest information on the best childcare practice.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY552121 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10143572 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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inspection

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. She operates in Camelford, Cornwall, Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the setting since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her provision and plans for improvement.

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21 January 2022 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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21 January 2022 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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