Childminder in Plymouth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder knows how to design a curriculum that meets children's individual needs. She understands how children learn and has effective processes in place to help ensure all children make good progress from their starting points. She knows the importance of identifying any gaps in children's learning and taking appropriate action to close them. n The childminder knows how to support children to learn to manage their own behaviour and to be able to talk about their feelings, to promote their emotional well-being. She uses appropriate techniques, according to children's age and stage of development to help them understand the potential impact of their actions on themselves and others. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents, other settings attended by children and external agencies to provide consistency for children's care and learning. The childminder has a good understanding of how

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to form positive relationships with children, to help them to settle in and promote their personal, social and emotional development. n The childminder understands how to organise learning experiences that reflect diversity and allow children to explore different cultures. She understands the need to widen children's perspectives of the local community and experience a variety of festivals and celebrations. n Risk assessment processes are robust and the setting is safe and secure. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe, both when at her home and when on outings in the local community. She knows how to identify potential hazards and reduce the level of risk for children. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. She knows the signs and symptoms that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse and how to report any concerns regarding their safety and

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welfare. She knows the processes to follow in the event of a potential allegation being made against her.

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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 EY358363 Local authority Plymouth Inspection number 10399339 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the Plymstock area of Plymouth. The childminder operates flexible hours throughout the year. She is able to provide funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector viewed a selection of documentation, including insurance and training certificates. n The childminder discussed their responsibilities and demonstrated their knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable and also how they keep children safe during trips into the community.

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27 June 2025 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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27 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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