Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised and is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. The childminder has a broad range of resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder is aware of the importance of offering purposeful activities, that help children gain knowledge across all seven areas of learning. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to plan activities that interest and motivate children and will support their learning. The childminder understands her responsibilities to take prompt action if she identifies any gaps in children's learning, to ensure children do not fall behind. She knows her responsibilities to complete the required assessment for children aged two. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and

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other settings that children attend. She describes how this helps her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. n The childminder explains the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She demonstrates, through discussion, how she intends to provide daily opportunities for children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development. n The childminder knows her responsibilities of how to safeguard the children in her care. The childminder reviews her safeguarding procedures and attends training that refreshes her knowledge of child protection matters. n The childminder understands the importance of maintaining effective professional development. For example, she continues to complete relevant training and research to extend her skills and knowledge in order to enhance her teaching practice and children's learning. n The childminder explains how to evaluate her practice to identify ways of

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improving children's experiences. For example, she would gather views about her setting from the children and parents.

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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 EY444864 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10062211 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 15 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in St Ives, Cornwall. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 6. The childminder provides care throughout the week, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the setting promotes children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed areas of the house and garden used for the care of children. n During discussions with the inspector the childminder demonstrated her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of those living at the premises during the inspection.

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23 March 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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23 March 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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