Diane McLay

1. To continue to improve outcomes for children, the improvement plan and self-evaluation processes should be further developed, including identifying realistic targets, reviewing the impact of the implemented changes on the children’s experiences and meaningfully involving children and families in the development of the service. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standard (HSCS) which states that: 'I benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having robust and transparent quality assurance processes' (HSCS 4.19).

2. To promote positive outcomes for children, the childminder should further develop their knowledge and understanding of their role and responsibilities. This should include, but not limited to, becoming familiar with best practice documents and undertake professional reading and training to support high quality play experiences and outcomes for children. 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)

1. To improve outcomes for children, the childminder should develop appropriate systems to record and review children's learning and development. The childminder should use this knowledge to support children's next steps and extend their experiences. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standard (HSCS) which states that: 'My care and support meets my needs and is right for me' (HSCS 1.19).

1. To promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing, the service should have a consistent approach to reviewing, recording and updating personal plans 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) and 'Any treatment or intervention that I experience is safe and effective' (HSCS 1.24).