Rebecca Griffiths

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has knowledge of the ways that children develop and learn. She understands how to assess what children know and can do. The childminder is able to support children to build on their prior learning so that they make progress in their skills and knowledge over time. n The childminder places emphasis on developing parent relationships and working closely with parents. She recognises the positive impact this has on children's learning and development. She intends to use an online recording system to share children's progress with their families, as well as have daily conversations about what their children have done. She also intends to share information and ideas with regular newsletters and emails, to help parents support their children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of building children's language and communication skills. She knows how to support children to become confident

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communicators. She recognises the need to hold meaningful conversations with children and give them time to think and respond. She knows how to use songs and books to introduce new words and help children build their vocabulary. n The childminder recognises the benefits of developing healthy lifestyles, including providing healthy, balanced lunches for the children in her care. She intends to support families of children who bring packed lunches to provide healthy food choices. She values the importance of daily opportunities for children to enjoy time outdoors where they can develop physical skills, for example their core strength, balance and running skills. n The childminder knows how to support children to develop their independence. She is aware of different ways to help children to manage their self-care needs. n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping up to date with safeguarding legislation and practice to keep children safe from harm. She

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knows how to recognise the possible signs of abuse, how to record her concerns and her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child. n The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals and other settings children may attend, in order to best support children's learning and development. n The childminder intends to offer an ambitious curriculum which prepares children for the next stage of learning. Within this, she recognises the need to guide children to understand and celebrate diversity and develop a knowledge of the different religions and cultures. n The childminder understands how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She ensures that she has training to best support children with SEND and knows how to provide an inclusive service where all children are welcome. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice and intends to

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obtain feedback from parents and other professionals to ensure continuous improvement. She keeps up to date with relevant training.

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This provision meets requirements

5 July 2023 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 EY299507 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10291714 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 5 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the rural village of St Just, in Penwith, Cornwall. She has achieved early years teacher status and provides care from Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector assessed the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the requirements. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation and discussed relevant records that the childminder plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector looked at the spaces available for childminding, indoors and outdoors, and discussed the resources the childminder intends to provide. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to monitor children's development, plan for their learning and work in partnership with parents.

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5 July 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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5 July 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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