Kinnaird Tots

1. To promote high aspirations for children and their families, the childminder should review their vision, values and aims to include the views of parents and children so that the direction of the service reflects children’s rights, needs and interests and a shared ethos with the families. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘I am actively encouraged to be involved in improving the service I use, in a spirit of genuine partnership.' (HSCS 4.7). and ‘I am supported to give regular feedback on how I experience my care and support and the organisation uses learning from this to improve.’ (HSCS 4.8).

2. The childminder should maintain a register of attendance, which clearly details start and finish times of all children for each day attended as well as reasons for not attendance. This is to evidence that the ratios are maintained for compliance with the conditions of registration and to support the overall health and wellbeing of all children attending the setting. This is in order to comply with Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 2011/210 - Regulation 4 Welfare of users (1)(a). This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standard (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).

3. The childminder should develop an improvement plan and quality assurance systems to systematically evaluate their service. This will help identify what they do well and areas for development and inform their improvement plan priorities. 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 organisation codes.' (HSCS 3.14). and is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state that 'I benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having a robust and transparent quality assurance processes.' (HSCS 4.19).

4. To support positive outcomes for children in their care, the childminder should further develop their skills and knowledge of best practice guidance and undertake professional development opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to: a) Taking further steps to refresh their understanding of child protection, including their roles and responsibilities; b) Familiarising themselves with best practice guidance such as '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 high quality play experiences and positive outcomes for children. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘ As a child, my social and physical skills, confidence, self-esteem and creativity are developed through a balance of organised and freely chosen extended play, including using open ended and natural materials.’ (HSCS 1.31). and ‘As a child, I can direct my own play and activities in the way that I choose and freely access a wide range of experiences and resources suitable for my age and stage, which stimulate my natural curiosity, learn2. To support children in having limited, planned periods of technology use, the childminder should develop a policy outlining clear rules, expectations, and responsibilities in this area in agreement with the children and their families. Involving children in developing and implementing the policy and procedure around this would support them to better understand how to use technology safely and responsibly. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: ‘My care and support meet my needs and is right for me.’ (HSCS 1.19).

1. To support children’s health and overall development, the childminder should ensure that snacks and drinks provided are balanced, nutritious and aligned with best practice guidance. This includes giving careful attention to individual dietary requirements, allergies and intolerances. Strengthening this aspect of practice will help create an inclusive, positive mealtime experience where all children feel safe, supported and well cared for. 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).

2. To promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing