Toner, Colleen Frances

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows the importance of providing an inclusive and welcoming service for children and families. She understands how to provide a curriculum that is suitable for children and how to plan for their interests and individual needs. n The childminder knows how to monitor children's learning and development. She understands the importance of working in partnership with other professionals to support children who need extra help. n The childminder knows the importance of helping children to show respect for each other and has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is able to discuss how she will use suitable strategies to manage children's behaviour. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She is aware of the possible signs of abuse and understands how to report concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder regularly risk assesses all areas used by

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children to keep them safe. n The childminder knows how to help children to follow good hygiene routines, including oral health. She recognises the importance of supporting children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She describes how she will provide children with healthy meals and regular opportunities for physical play. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing her practice. She values feedback from parents about all aspects of the setting. Since her last inspection, the childminder has addressed all recommendations and strives for continuous improvement. n The childminder knows the importance of supporting children to achieve the next steps in their learning. She understands how to help children to develop their confidence and independence in preparation for their eventual move on to school.

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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 117486 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10234097 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Plymouth, Devon. She offers care every day from 8am until 6pm all year round, except public holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder employs her husband as her assistant for emergency purposes only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of setting. n The inspector looked at the toys and resources and areas of the premises that are available for children's use. The childminder spoke about how she organises the environment and the learning opportunities she will provide for children. n The inspector viewed documents that the childminder uses when caring for children. This included evidence of suitability checks for household members, and evidence of qualifications and training, including a current paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and how she will monitor and plan for children's individual needs.

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Inspection activities

19 August 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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19 August 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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