Marysia Adams

1. To promote well informed and consistent care, the childminder should regularly review and update personal plans, policies and key records. This would support information to remain current and reflective of children’s needs as well as relevant guidance and expectations. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Heal th and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state: ' I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice' ( HSCS 4.11).

1. To promote children’s independence, creativity and problem solving, the childminder should increase opportunities for open ended, child led play. Resources should be freely accessible, and play experiences should support the development of emergent writing and early mathematical skills. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state: 'I can choose suitably challenging activities and resources and can direct my own play and learning' (HSCS 1.33).