Little Leaf Childminding

1. The childminder should develop formal quality assurance systems by referring to relevant guidance, including ‘Quality improvement framework for the early learning and childcare sectors: Childminding’. This is to support ongoing self-evaluation, development of self evaluation and an annual improvement plan for the service to support continuous improvement and enhance outcomes for children. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standard "I benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, with the organisation having robust and transparent quality assurance processes." (HSCS 4.19).

1. To support safe administration of medication the childminder should follow current best practice guidance to support recording of all relevant information for medication prior to administering it. They should also ensure that families regularly review medication forms to ensure the information remains correct. This is to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which state that, "I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice"(HSCS 4.11).

2. To ensure up to date information is maintained to meet children's needs the childminder should review children's personal care plans with parents, at least once every six months or sooner if there are any changes to a child's care or welfare. These should also include recording the specific/identified approaches and strategies discussed for children with additional support or health needs. This to ensure care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards which states that, as a child: "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 future care and support needs are anticipated as part of my assessment." (HSCS 1.14).