Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 10 March 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

n Children progress well in their learning and development as they enjoy a broad and interesting range of activities and experiences in the childminder's home, at local groups, and on outings. n The childminder makes very good use of training opportunities to continually develop and update her skills and knowledge. n Children benefit from the childminder's warm, caring interaction. They are relaxed in her company and develop positive self-esteem. For example, tired children happily snuggle in for a cuddle. n The childminder provides a stimulating, well-resourced learning environment and children enjoy exploring the toys available. n The childminder has a very broad knowledge of issues relating to equality of opportunity and diversity. This helps her to support children to develop positive attitudes and to consider the lives and experiences of people who are different to them in the local community and wider world.

p.1

This provision is good

n There is a strong focus on promoting children's health and well-being. The childminder works with parents to help children to make healthy choices in relation to food, and provides lots of opportunities for physical play. n The childminder does not build on children's interest in early writing quite as well as possible. n The childminder has not fully considered how to provide opportunities for children to use and hear all of the languages used in their homes, to enhance their overall language development.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n extend further the opportunities for children to practise making marks in preparation for early writing n consider ways to reflect the languages spoken in children's home, to support their overall understanding and reinforce their English.

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas used by children. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children. n The inspector read a selection of documents, including written policies, training certificates and records of children's progress. n The inspector took account of the views expressed by parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended a lot of training to support her to recognise when a child may be at risk. She has a very confident knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about the welfare of any child. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents. She shares information about children's care and learning very effectively, through daily discussions and written progress records. Parents are highly complimentary about the care their children receive and feel that they are progressing very well. The childminder has good arrangements to work with other professionals to meet children's individual needs.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well and uses her good knowledge of their individual interests when planning activities. For example, she took children to visit a donkey sanctuary to reflect their interests in animals and is planning a visit to the local airport as one child has a fascination with aeroplanes. Children learn through a good mix of free-play opportunities and planned activities, including those that take place at the groups they visit. The childminder supports them to learn new words to extend their vocabulary. Children are also developing good mathematical skills. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities, such as climbing stairs, to encourage children to count. Children are also developing confidence in identifying different colours.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They confidently explore her home and select the resources they want to play with. The childminder knows how to support children of different ages and stages of development to learn how to behave well. Parents provide most of the food for their children and the childminder has completed training to ensure that she handles and reheats meals safely. Children learn about the importance of following healthy lifestyles. They wash their hands before eating and take part in active play each day to develop their physical coordination and strength.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, independent and develop good social skills. This supports them well as they prepare for their future learning and eventual move to nursery or school. Children enjoy the challenge provided by activities such as puzzles. They use their imaginations and express themselves creatively as they play with toy food and make music as they explore a box of musical instruments.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY374841 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10070426 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2015

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in a residential area in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. She operates all year round from 6:450am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

p.4

Registers

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

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

p.5