Susan Steele

1. To improve outcomes for children, the childminder should embed a robust system for personal planning, ensuring that the plans are reviewed at least every six months. Families and children should be included in the process. 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 'My needs, as agreed in my personal plan, are fully met, and my wishes and choices are respected' (HSCS 1.23).

2. To improve outcomes for children, the childminder should make greater use of outdoor play and learning opportunities through strong connections to their own and wider communities. 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 can direct my own play and activities in the way I choose, and freely access a wide range of experiences and resources suitable to my age and stage, which stimulate my natural curiosity, learning and creativity' (HSCS 2.27).

1. To improve outcomes for children, the childminder should embed a culture of self-evaluation and quality assurance to ensure positive outcomes for children. Families and children should be included in the process. 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. To support children's wellbeing, learning and development, the childminder should ensure they access training appropriate to their role, and apply their training in practice. This should include, but is not limited to, training in Child Protection and Child Development. This is to ensure that 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) and 'I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, and are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes' (HSCS 3.14).