The implementation of robust policies and procedures successfully promotes children's safety and well-being. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough understanding of how to plan activities, which help children to learn and develop, based on their observed needs. Children are happy, sociable and confident, and thoroughly enjoy their time in a relaxed and stimulating home. They develop good relationships and close emotional attachments with the childminder and her assistant. As a result, they show high levels of self-esteem and security within the provision. Partnerships with parents and other early years providers is good and makes an effective contribution to meeting all children's individual needs. Self-evaluation is used well to continuously raise standards and drive improvement forward, for the benefit of children.'
