Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 14 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from the very able skills and practice of the childminder who has a good understanding of how children learn and effectively engages and encourages them. The childminder makes good use of her qualification to help children progress well and has improved her provision since the previous inspection.  Children form very strong relationships with the childminder who is warm and caring, so children are confident and happy in her care.  The childminder places good emphasis on keeping children safe and healthy. She maintains and implements effectively a comprehensive range of policies, procedures and records that underpin her practice. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and safeguards children well.  The childminder is exceedingly well organised and prepares her activities and environment around the individual needs of the children.  Behaviour is good because children benefit from consistent explanations and the

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This provision is good

childminder provides them with a positive role model.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully developed strategies to engage all parents in their children's learning and development successfully in the setting and at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend relationships with parents to help them all share their views on the setting more regularly, and use this information to inform planning for children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications, her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, learning journey records, planning documentation, the childminder's self-evaluation and a selection of policies and children's records, which were discussed with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from information included in the parent communication books.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder knows the children well. She uses this knowledge to provide exciting resources and activities for children that support their continuous development. However, she does not always have up-to-date information from parents about children's latest interests at home to inform her planning. She uses effective teaching strategies and children quickly learn through their play. She incorporates the different areas of learning into games according to children's interests and abilities. The childminder helps children become independent learners because she models independence and thinking through planned activities with the children. For example, children describe the texture and colour of mud as they mix water with it, reflecting the way childminder uses words and sentences. Access to these opportunities and interactions with the childminder help children develop the skills and dispositions to be ready for school.

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good

The children develop secure and strong attachments to the childminder, which gives them confidence to explore their environment. The childminder is enthusiastic and her manner motivates and engages children, so that they thoroughly enjoy learning through play. The childminder has a strong focus on helping children develop their confidence. Children play happily alongside each other, aided by the planned activities that they can do together. The childminder sets high expectations for behaviour and her instructions to children are clear. Children respond quickly to these and behave well. The childminder promotes children's independence by making resources easily accessible. This arrangement means children can choose toys and games to direct their play, so they enjoy what they do. Children learn to manage their personal needs. They put on their shoes and coats unaided, for example, owing to the childminder's high expectations.

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provision is good

The childminder completes additional training that has given her a good understanding of her responsibilities, so she meets the requirements of her role well. She shows a very strong commitment to improving her provision. For example, she uses self-evaluation very effectively. She reviews and updates her plans to reflect changes made and highlights further ideas for development. The childminder has good links with other early years settings children attend. She provides continuity of learning because she shares children's records with staff from these provisions. The childminder's relationships with parents allow a flow of information that supports children's general well-being effectively. Parents are kept very well informed about their children's development and experiences. However, these relationships with parents need strengthening to increase the two-way flow of information about children's home lives, and to use the parents' views to further

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provision is good

contribute to improving children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421513 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 845271 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Cowes. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised relevant qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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