Childminder in Plymouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She knows how to recognise when a child might be at risk and knows the relevant local safeguarding partners to contact. The childminder describes her procedure should an allegation be made against her. She knows how to keep her premises secure and how to support children's understanding of risk. For example, she explains how she would teach children about road safety when on outings. n Through discussion, the childminder describes how she will work collaboratively with parents and carers, such as through an online communication system and daily chats. She understands the importance of sharing information with parents and other professionals to ensure a consistent approach, so that all children make strong progress in their development. n The childminder knows how to plan an exciting curriculum for children around

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their interests and next stages of development. She explains how she will adapt activities for different age groups and for those children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The environment is clean and hygienic. The childminder understands the importance of minimising any risk of infection for children. She knows how to support their understanding of healthy practices, such as through teaching them about nutritious foods and the benefit of exercise and outdoor play on the body. n The childminder explains the importance of helping children understand expectations. She knows how to be a positive role model and describes how she will support children to be kind and respectful to one another. n The childminder ensures all her policies and current legislation is up to date. She attends regular training courses to improve her professional development. The

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childminder understands how parent and child feedback is of high importance to develop her own practice. n The childminder knows how to support children's independence. She has arranged her environment, so that all children can freely access activities and resources.

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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 EY431271 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10276489 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 0 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Plymstock, Devon. She offers care Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7am to 6pm. On Thursdays, she operates from 7am to 12.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector established the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and how she would protect children from harm. n The inspector asked the childminder how she plans to meets the needs of all children.

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22 February 2023 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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22 February 2023 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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