Childminder in Cornwall

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and grow. She knows it is important to track their progress and plans to provide children with an exciting curriculum. The childminder explains how to build on what children already know and can do to help them gain knowledge, develop skills and make progress over time. n The childminder understands the need to support children in making healthy choices. She plans outdoor play to encourage physical development every day. The childminder understands the need to support children in making healthy choices and knows how to plan for outdoor play to encourage physical development. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice at regular intervals to focus on continuous improvement and to keep her knowledge updated, such as through relevant training. n The childminder aims to provide an inclusive service, where all children feel welcome, and recognises the needs of families in the wider community.

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This provision meets requirements

n The importance of staying updated with safeguarding regulations and practices is understood by the childminder. She confidently recognises the signs of when a child may be at risk of harm and knows her duty to report any concerns. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's social and emotional skills. She aims to help children express their emotions and feelings with confidence. n Working with parents and providing effective communication is a focus of the childminder. The childminder understands the importance of keeping parents updated on their children's progress and the activities they have engaged in. n The childminder knows partnership with other professionals is key and that this collaboration and communication ensures the best support for children's learning and development. n Guiding children to develop a curious and a resilient approach to learning is a focus. The childminder aims to guide children to listen well, be kind to others

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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 EY476900 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10394784 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 25 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the village of Goonhavern, near Truro, Cornwall. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is also registered to provide childcare on domestic premises.

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Inspection activities

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. 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.

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Inspection activities

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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