Donna Gibson

1. To support improvement to the service and ensure positive outcomes for children, the childminder should develop quality assurance practices. This should include but is not limited to; a) Reviewing values, visions and aims in consultation with children and families. b) Recording children and families views used to inform developments. c) Ensuring practices are in line with policies, procedures and best practice guidance. d) Implementing a self-evaluation process to support improvement, including the use of the new Quality Improvement Framework for Childminding. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having robust and transparent quality assurance processes' (HSCS 4.19).

1. The childminder should develop the use of children's personal plans which should include the views of children and families and take account of the wellbeing indicators. These should be reviewed at least every six months. This is to ensure I experience high quality care and support that is right for me and is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state that 'My personal 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).

2. To ensure children children’s safety, emotional security and wellbeing are supported the childminder should develop and promote good sleeping habits, using current guidance. This is to ensure I have confidence in the people who support and care for me and is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state that ‘I experience high quality care and support that is right for me and is based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice.’ (HSCS 4.11).

3. To ensure children’s safety and wellbeing were consistently supported, the childminder should strengthen infection prevention and control practices. This should include establishing effective handwashing routines at all key times. This will help reduce the risk of infection and promote positive hygiene habits for children. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that ‘I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice.' (HSCS 4.11).