Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)
Richards, Rosanna Claire
Summary
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- Inspection date verified
4 Jun 2025
- Inspectors verified
Victoria Jones
- Overall effectivenesssingle source
Met
- Name on report verified
Childminder report
- URN verified
2710456
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- OverallMet
90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).
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- The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop in different ways. p.2
- She recognises the importance of monitoring progress and plans to provide a wide range of activities and learning opportunities. p.2
- The childminder demonstrates skills in building on what children already know and can do, enabling them to gain knowledge, develop skills and make progress over time. p.2
- The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop their independence skills. p.2
- She appreciates how to teach children to look after their own self-care needs, recognise their emotions and feelings and develop confidence. p.2
- The importance of supporting children's language and communication skills is recognised by the childminder. p.2
- She understands that using new words consistently helps children develop a wide vocabulary and learn to communicate effectively. p.2
- The childminder is confident in using various methods to support all p.2
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- Pages
- 5
- Words of findings
- 422
- about usual (typical 350)
- Reading level
- Hard
- Flesch 46, typical 47
- Average sentence
- 17 words
- Next steps
- 8
- typical 8
- Hedged sentences
- 0%
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This provision meets requirements
n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop in different ways. She recognises the importance of monitoring progress and plans to provide a wide range of activities and learning opportunities. The childminder demonstrates skills in building on what children already know and can do, enabling them to gain knowledge, develop skills and make progress over time. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop their independence skills. She appreciates how to teach children to look after their own self-care needs, recognise their emotions and feelings and develop confidence. n The importance of supporting children's language and communication skills is recognised by the childminder. She understands that using new words consistently helps children develop a wide vocabulary and learn to communicate effectively. The childminder is confident in using various methods to support all
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This provision meets requirements
children in developing their communication skills. n The childminder is aware of the importance of supporting children to make healthy food and exercise choices. She plans to support children to play outdoors on a daily basis, to support physical development. n There is a strong focus on guiding children to develop an understanding of nature and animals. The childminder aims to support children in learning how to care for animals and plants, building their knowledge of the world. n The childminder intends to develop links with other early years professionals to share best practice and keep up to date with any developments. She is confident in knowing when and how to access other children's services. n The importance of working closely with parents is understood by the childminder. She will keep parents updated on their children's progress with regular updates. By sharing information, she hopes to help parents support their
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This provision meets requirements
children's learning at home. n The childminder knows how important it is to stay up to date with safeguarding legislation and practice, so she can protect children. She is able to recognise the possible signs of concern and knows her responsibilities to report any concerns about a child.
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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 2710456 Local authority Cornwall Inspection number 10394726 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable
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Information about this early years setting
The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Cury near Helston, Cornwall. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for public holidays.
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Inspection activities
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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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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Inspection activities
4 June 2025 4 June 2025 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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