Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Systems for assessing children's development show they all make good progress. Planned activities offer challenge and support children's next steps in learning well. Observations clearly identify what children learn from activities.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder's daily communication with them ensures she is well equipped to meet children's changing needs. The childminder and parents work together to help children develop independence skills, such as potty training.  The childminder has good systems to evaluate her practice. A yearly audit tool helps her develop action plans to drive improvements to the setting and outcomes for children.  Children develop good skills to help them move on to the next stage in their learning. They are confident and curious and sustain concentration for prolonged periods both in adult-led and their own chosen activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully provide opportunities for children to learn about other people and cultures in the wider world.  The programme of professional development does not fully support the childminder's awareness of promoting outcomes for children even 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

 build on opportunities for children to learn about people and cultures outside their own experiences  improve the programme of professional development that helps support outcomes for children further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years old and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of signs of abuse and how to report these to the relevant authorities. A range of policies and procedures supports the good organisation and management of her practice. Comprehensive risk assessments are in place for the home and for outings and these help to ensure that children play and learn in a safe environment. The childminder has good systems to monitor the educational programme and to ensure there are no gaps in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Parents are kept well informed of children's progress and the childminder shares suggestions with them about how they can continue their children's learning at home. For example, children borrow books from the childminder's library that are read by parents to their children and this is then continued with the childminder when they return. This good two-way flow of information helps parents have an active presence in their children's learning. Children have very good language and communication skills. The childminder explains activities to children, who readily repeat words and phrases, and this helps promote their growing vocabulary well. Children can make their own choices about play and delight in mixing colours together when painting. They are challenged to put objects into a bottle to make a shaker and laugh when some of the rice falls on the table. They carry on and then decide that using a spoon would aid the activity. This shows children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

developing the skills to overcome difficulties well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. They listen carefully and delight in carrying out small tasks to help without prompts. For example, a child collected her own nappy changing equipment to give to the childminder. Children enjoy painting and their art is displayed, which increases their self-esteem well and they know their work is valued. Children wash their hands before eating and know this is to eliminate germs, which helps them develop their awareness of how to be healthy. The childminder provides home-cooked meals and children thoroughly enjoy snacks of mixed fresh fruits and vegetables. Daily walks and regular outings provide good opportunities for children to hone their physical skills on large equipment, such as climbing frames and swings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and interested learners. They show high levels of perseverance and a real can-do attitude to problem solving. Children are highly independent and can put on their own coats and shoes. They enjoy helping each other and older children are kind and caring towards younger ones. All children develop skills to help them with their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492244 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 1026729 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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