Childminder in Isle of Wight

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder and her assistant provide a safe and secure environment for children. Children look to the childminder for regular reassurance and comfort, which is given immediately. For example, children ask for a cuddle and tell the childminder what they want and need. The childminder is enthusiastic and both herself and the assistant are good role models to the children.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder uses songs and rhymes to support children's communication and language skills. However, not all children are engaged in the activities and this can lead to unwanted behaviour. The childminder reminds the children of the rules and how to behave, but this does take up a lot of her time and takes her away from the rest of the children. Some children are kind and caring to each other. For example, older children cuddle and reassure younger children when they are upset. However, this is not consistent, and some children snatch toys from one another.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for every child, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. All children are developing their physical skills. For example, they jump on the trampoline, dig in the sandpit and ride tricycles up and down the path.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant teach mathematics well. They model counting and use mathematical language in most activities. Children demonstrate they understand these concepts by counting the bowls of fruit and adding 'one more' to the number of cups they need at lunchtime. n The childminder and her assistant have formed close bonds with the children and know them well. However, the childminder does not always consider the individual learning needs of each of the children attending. For example, in a group activity, children lose interest, push and shove each other's legs and younger children continue to ask for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder spends a lot of her time directing her assistant and dealing with behaviour. The childminder is beginning to teach children how to manage their own feelings and how their behaviour affects others. n Children are learning to be independent and to keep trying. For example,

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younger children have a go at putting on their own boots and older children persevere and successfully do up their own zips on their coats. Some children behave well. However, children do not always listen to instructions and this leads to them showing unwanted behaviour, when they begin to push, shout and hurt each other. n Parents state they are very happy with the care the childminder and her assistant provide. They regularly receive information about how their child is

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need to do better?

27 February 2020 doing in their learning and development. They state the childminder is 'extremely flexible', they always 'get verbal communication and texts if necessary' and that the childminder and her assistant 'know the children very well'. The childminder has a good understanding of partnership working. For example, she shares daily information about their child with parents and will contact other providers that she shares the care of a child with, to ensure they are both working on the same area. n The childminder supports children's physical and literacy development. She teaches the children how they need to exercise and incorporates letter sounds into the activity. For example, children join in with daily yoga sessions, linking each move to a letter sound. However, some children struggle to take part and lose interest quickly. This leads to further unwanted behaviour. n The childminder ensures that both herself and her assistant access regular

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need to do better?

training to keep themselves updated with changes in the sector. They are both qualified to level 3. However, the childminder has to regularly direct her assistant in their duties and the activities provided for the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have accessed training and know how to keep children safe from harm. They are both aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including the wider aspects of safeguarding. They both know how to report any concerns they may have and who to. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the premises and resources are safe for children. The childminder and her assistant have robust procedures in place for the safe drop-off and collection of children.

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Due date

ensure behaviour management strategies used are clear and consistent to help children to understand what is expected of them 13/03/2020

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Due date

strengthen the support and guidance given to assistants to enable them to manage children's behaviour effectively and provide activities that interest and engage children. 13/03/2020

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should:

n implement a curriculum that is planned to meet the individual learning needs of every child attending n strengthen the support given to children to teach them how to manage their own feelings and to learn how their behaviour affects others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390104 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10074223 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 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Brading on the Isle of Wight. The childminder's operational hours are Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, term time only. The childminder is in receipt of funding for the provision of free early education to children aged two, three and four years. The childminder and her full- time assistant hold appropriate childcare qualifications at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the support for children's learning during activities inside and outside. n A discussion was held by the inspector with the childminder as they carried out an activity with the children. This was to assess how well the childminder monitors the quality of teaching. n The inspector assessed how well the childminder and her assistant understand and implement policies, and how they monitor children's learning. n A learning walk was carried out by the inspector and the childminder, to gain an overview of the curriculum offered and how they implement this. n The inspector reviewed comments from parents and talked to the children during the inspection and took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

27 February 2020 regulates and inspects to 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.

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