Andrea Stewart

1. To ensure that they are keeping children safe from harm using the most up-to-date procedures and guidance the childminder should complete training in child protection as soon as possible. This is to ensure that care and support are consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: 'I am protected from harm, neglect, abuse, bullying and exploitation by people who have a clear understanding of their responsibilities' (HSCS 3.20); and 'I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice' (HSCS 4.11).

2. To support positive outcomes for children in their care, the childminder should further develop their skills and knowledge of best practice guidance. This includes, but not limited to, 'Realising the Ambition', 'A quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors, childminding', and 'Infection prevention and control in childcare settings (day care and childminding settings)'. They should use this to identify and improve areas of their service to promote the health and wellbeing of individual children. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'As a child 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 support children’s progression the childminder should develop how they plan for children’s developing and learning through play. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I am supported to achieve my potential in education and employment if this is right for me' (HSCS 1.27).