Childminder in Isle of Wight

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 March 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities to ensure children's safety and well-being. n The rooms used for children to play and learn are not inviting and do not encourage children to explore and investigate. In addition, the presentation of resources is poor and children do not learn to care for resources, in preparation for their future learning. n The activities the childminder provides do not promote children's learning as effectively as possible. The childminder does not have a confident understanding of how to assess children's progress accurately or plan for the next steps in their learning. n Information sharing with parents does not focus as effectively as possible on children's learning. n The childminder does not have effective systems to identify areas of her practice that require improvement.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder supports children's language and mathematics skills effectively. n Children understand and cooperate well during routines, such as mealtimes and nappy changing. n Children enjoy spending time exploring the outdoor environment and learn how to dress appropriately for different weathers. n The childminder is responsive to children's care needs. She changes them out of wet clothes promptly, wipes their noses and checks nappies regularly. In addition, she supports children to understand the importance of healthy eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date develop a secure knowledge and understanding of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk and of the procedure to follow in case of any safeguarding concerns 15/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review and improve the organisation of the indoor learning environment to promote children's learning and enjoyment more fully 15/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop a more secure understanding of how to plan activities that reflect children's interests and offer an appropriate level of challenge 15/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop partnerships with parents further to share more-precise information about children's progress and involve them more fully in their children's learning 15/12/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep and implement an up-to-date written procedure for the protection of children. 15/12/2018

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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

n make better use of accurate self-evaluation to identify areas where improvement is needed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas used by children, indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children during a range of activities. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including certificates, policies and children's records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder does not have secure arrangements to promote children's learning or welfare. Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder does not have an up-to-date procedure or knowledge of safeguarding legislation, or sufficient understanding of how to keep children safe. She is not confident in her ability to identify when a child may at risk and is uncomfortable discussing issues relating to child protection. The childminder does not have effective arrangements to keep her skills and knowledge up to date and does not evaluate her service to identify areas for improvement. The childminder maintains friendly, positive relationships with parents and carers, but information sharing focuses more effectively on children's care needs than their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Overall, the childminder does not teach children well enough. She plans a range of activities around topics and themes but does not match this to the interests of the children. Although children willingly join in the activities on offer, they do not always understand what the childminder is aiming to teach them. Some activities lack sufficient challenge and others are too complicated for children to follow. For example, children failed to grasp the concepts behind a 'floating and sinking' activity as it was not clearly explained. In addition, the tray used was extremely shallow so that all items touched the bottom, including those that were meant to float, such as a leaf. However, the childminder is effective in helping young children to extend their vocabulary and to develop mathematical skills, such as counting and colour recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The gaps in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities mean that children's well-being cannot be assured. In addition, the childminder sometimes offers too much direction and does not give children opportunities to make choices or decisions, to help them develop independent learning skills. However, children enjoy the childminder's company and are settled and comfortable in her care. They respond well to her warm, friendly manner and understand the routines in her home. The childminder works with parents to support children to eat healthily and teaches children how to wash their hands to prevent the spread of infection.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not consistently make the progress that they are capable of and are not prepared as well as possible for their future learning. For example, they are not highly motivated learners and do not learn how to use, and care for, resources. However, children become more animated and engaged as they spend time exploring the resources in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421513 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10070428 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Registers

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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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.

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