Laura Singh

1. To support continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children, the childminder should formalise quality assurance. This should include making use of the 'Quality improvement framework for early learning and childcare sectors: childminding' and the self evaluation toolkit for childminders. Development of action planning for the year ahead to identify areas of strength and improvement should also be considered. 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 personal plans which consistently record developmental information for all children who attend. The childminder should record children’s progress in the service along with their identified next steps. This is to support them in planning to meet their needs and support sharing of this information. Where children have identified allergies or specific identified needs, further information to meet these needs such as specific strategies of support should be recorded within the personal plan. 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).

1. To ensure the childminder has the most accurate information available to meet children's needs and changing interests, the childminder should review and update every child's personal care plan at least once in every six months, in line with current legislation. This should include review of 'All About Me' information held. 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).

2. To promote children's healthy eating, the childminder should review snacks and lunches, to ensure provision of a nutritiously balanced menu and active promotion of healthy food choices to support children to develop healthy eating habits. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I can choose suitably presented and healthy meals and snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables, and participate in menu planning' (HSCS 1.33).