Gillian Stewart

1. To support positive experiences and outcomes for children and families, the childminder should strengthen quality assurance practices. This should include, but is not limited to: a) self-evaluation of practice against recognised frameworks such as A quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors: Childminding quality indicators b) gather and make use of feedback from children and parents to support ongoing improvements to the service. c) ensure that all policies, procedures and risk assessments are reviewed regularly and updated to reflect current legislation and guidance. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (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 support children’s wellbeing and development, the provider should access training relevant to their role and apply learning in their practice. This should include but is not limited to, reviewing best practice guidance and engaging in child protection 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).

1. To support children's wellbeing, learning and development, the childminder should further develop children’s personal plans to show how their needs are being identified and met. Plans should be developed in consultation with families and reviewed when there is a significant change in a child's needs, or at least once in every six month period. 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).