Childminder in Plymouth

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates the importance of developing strong and warm relationships with the children. She shared her behaviour management policy which she implements to support children to manage their emotions and follow the routine. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundations stage (EYFS). Through discussion, she explains how she ensures children make good progress. She explained how she observes and assesses children to plan effective next steps. She showed the inspector the wide variety of resources that she uses to support this learning and development. The childminder explained how she has effective monitoring tools, such as the progress check at age two and transition reports in place, to ensure that her planning is effective. n The childminder completes safeguarding and first-aid training regularly to ensure

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her knowledge of safeguarding children and how to protect them is robust. She has policies and procedures to follow and shares these with parents. n The childminder understands her duty to assess risk and takes appropriate action when required to keep children safe. For example, she checks the local park for hazards before taking children there. n Through discussion, the childminder explained her recent training and development of her practice to improve outcomes for children.

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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 EY373140 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10235206 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 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She works with her husband, who is her assistant, in the Peverell area of Plymouth, Devon.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their understanding of the learning and development requirements in the EYFS. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

12 October 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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