Amanda Skene

1. To promote children’s continued learning, development and enjoyment in the service the childminder should regularly review information gathered and recorded in children’s personal plans.

This should include children’s current development needs and what is important to them.

Plans should be reviewed and updated with children and families in line with guidance. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘My personal plan (sometimes referred to as a care plan) is right for me because it sets out how my needs will be met, as well as my wishes and choices’ (HSCS 1.15).

1. The childminder should access suitable training and self-directed learning to support children’s safety and wellbeing. This should include, but not limited to updating first aid, child protection & safeguarding training. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes.’ (HSCS 3.14).