Gillian's Childminding

1. To ensure children’s safety and wellbeing has been considered, the service should follow current guidance when handling and preparing foods. They should register with the local authority as a food business. 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).

1. The childminder should update, review and implement policies and procedures in line with relevant legislation and best practice guidance. This should include how they ensure families have access to and are aware of changes to policies and procedures. 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).

2. To support ongoing improvement and positive outcomes for children, the childminder should develop self-evaluation and quality assurance processes. These should identify what is working well in the service and what needs to be developed. This should include, but not limited to, evidencing consultation with children and families. 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 provide children with consistently high quality care, play and learning, the childminder should complete relevant training in line with local and national guidelines. This should include, but not limited to first aid and child protection and safeguarding. Engaging in continuous professional development will support them to further develop their knowledge and skills. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states 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).

2. To ensure children and families receive a high quality service that reflects best practice, the childminder should keep updated with any relevant changes to the sector. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which states that “ I experience high quality care and support based on relevant evidence, guidance and best practice" (HSCS 4.11).

1. The childminder must implement risk assessments that identify potential hazards and record measures in place to minimise these risks. This should include, but not limited to indoor and outdoor environments and outings. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that “My environment is secure and safe” (HSCS 5.19).

2. To ensure children and families information is securely stored and complies with relevant guidance, the childminder should register their service with the Information Commissioners Office. 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).