Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 6 February 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder and her assistant work well as a team and provide children with good- quality care and education. Since her last inspection, the childminder has significantly improved and made sure she meets all statutory requirements.  Children are very happy and build strong relationships with the adults who provide a stimulating, home-from-home environment. For example, great emphasis is put on creating sociable mealtimes where children and adults sit and talk together. Children delight in eating hot, home-cooked meals.  The childminder provides children with good teaching support and has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. Children are keen and active learners who make good progress.  The childminder and her assistant have a very clear understanding of how to safeguard children. They keep their knowledge up to date, supervise children closely and implement procedures well, such as teaching children about sun safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find ways to support her assistant further to help children to take responsibility for themselves and become more independent.  The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage older children to extend their early writing and problem-solving skills further.

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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

 support the assistant further to encourage children to take responsibility and consistently manage tasks for themselves  make better use of all opportunities to encourage older children to develop their early writing and problem-solving skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder, assistant and children in the home and garden.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and sampled children's learning records.  The inspector sampled safeguarding and leadership documentation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a confident understanding of their responsibilities, including following local procedures to address any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder works well with her assistant to provide consistent care and learning experiences for children. She involves her assistant in helping to identify and plan improvements. The childminder establishes good partnerships with other settings children attend to help them work together to provide children with continuity. Parents comment positively about the setting. They are very pleased with the care and education offered. The childminder's regular communication with them helps to achieve a consistent approach at home and at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress accurately which helps to quickly identify and address any gaps in their achievements. For example, training has helped the childminder to assess children's physical development closely and understand how to provide effective support. Children explore different materials and textures, and learn new words in enjoyable topics linked to their interests, such as the Olympics. The childminder encourages all areas of learning through her support and stimulating play areas. For example, she encourages children to draw and talk about their pictures, to concentrate, take turns and develop mathematical skills during a favourite game.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops a good understanding of children as individuals. She gathers a good range of information from parents about their children when they start. Children behave well. For example, the occasional conflict between children is dealt with quickly and calmly, helping them to resolve the issue swiftly. Children learn to respect the views of others and thrive on the praise and encouragement offered. The childminder pays careful attention to children's health and safety. She provides an exciting environment that inspires children's learning, inside and outside. For example, a new alphabet line in the playroom encourages children to find the first letter of their name.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop important key skills in readiness for future learning. They are motivated and confident learners who are keen to talk and share their learning experiences with others. Children make choices about their play and manage their personal needs, such as toileting and washing their hands afterwards. Children show great enthusiasm. For example, they excitedly learn that two colours mixed together can make a third colour. They enjoy painting and learning about different countries in the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383548 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 1049185 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in a residential area of East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The childminder works with an assistant. She operates her service all year round, on Monday to Friday.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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