AN Irvine childminder has received a glowing report from inspectors after a recent unannounced visit.
Pamela Thomson was ranked "very good" for leadership, play and learning and supporting the children to achieve.
She is registered to provide a care service for a maximum of six children, up to 16 years of age.
The inspectors said children who attended were happy, having fun and felt safe, secure and well cared for by the childminder, who knew them well.
Learning opportunities were said to be enriched by outdoor learning in the local community.
They also said families were fully involved in their child's care and effective self-evaluation had led to improvement, ensuring high-quality experiences for the young people.
The Care Inspectorate report added: "As a result of having free choice in a well-planned play environment, children were confident and engaged. They were developing a wide range of skills, including creativity, fine motor control, and imaginative play.
"The outdoor area had recently been developed. There was space for active play such as football, pedal cars and slides. There were also areas for discovery which included a mud kitchen.
"These experiences supported the development of children's gross motor skills and promoted physical activity."
They continued: "The childminder supported the development of early literacy skills. This included introducing tools, such as chalkboards, to play experiences, to promote writing skills.
"The childminder read a story with the children every day which encouraged them to develop a love of books.
"Children had been at a pantomime and were very enthusiastic about it. Previous excursions had included strawberry picking and boat trips.
"These experiences allowed children to build social skills and resilience in different environments whilst learning and having fun."
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