Childminder in Isle of Wight

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children share a loving relationship with the kind and caring childminder. They adore playing with her. Children want to involve the childminder in their games as much as possible. They take great delight in wrapping 'presents' for her and then surprising her with them.

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The provision is good

Children show a great desire to learn and make good progress in their learning. They are curious about the world around them. Children excitedly talk about the different fruits that grow on trees and the places where fruit grows. For example, they talk about mangoes coming from Costa Rica. Children use a range of creative ways to create fruit for their displays. For instance, they sew fabric lemon shapes and use apples and paint to create prints.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations. Children behave well. They are kind and friendly towards each other. Children learn to take turns with support from the childminder. Children love singing and dancing. They listen well as they follow the instructions throughout the different songs. Children giggle as they 'twist like a candy cane' and 'run like a gingerbread man'. They learn Spanish through everyday routines with the childminder. For instance, children learn to count and say the colours of the rainbow during snack time.

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need to do better?

n Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. They eagerly talk about the need to drink plenty of water to look after their kidneys. Children learn about the importance of oral hygiene and how to look after their teeth. They discuss the impact drinking too much juice has on their teeth. n Children demonstrate a strong knowledge of the importance of handwashing. They re-enact the process with their dolls. Children confidently role play putting 'soap' on the doll's hands and then 'wash' and 'dry' the hands to get rid of the germs. n The childminder uses inspiring ways to introduce new ideas to children. They confidently and happily sing songs about how fruit reaches the supermarkets. For example, children sing about each step the banana takes on its journey, starting with being picked from the tree. n Children begin to develop their independence skills in their free play. For example, they select the resources they wish to play with. However, children are

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not always encouraged to develop their own self-care skills. The childminder automatically dresses older children after nappy changes instead of encouraging children to do this for themselves. n The childminder introduces children to new vocabulary as they play. For example, children learn about the 'oesophagus' and 'intestines' as they learn

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1 March 2022 what happens to food when it is eaten. The childminder models the correct pronunciation and repeats words back clearly to aid children's language development. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She regularly shares updates of children's learning and development with them. This includes sharing information about any gaps in children's learning. However, the childminder does not complete and share with parents the required written progress check for children aged between two and three years. This has a minimal impact on children's learning and development as the childminder shares the information verbally. The childminder has demonstrated her readiness to complete these checks going forward. n Children make good progress. The childminder has an accurate knowledge of children's development. She makes good use of her own observations of children to inform their next steps in learning. However, the childminder does not always

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gather enough information from parents at the start, to help her build on what children already know and can do. n The childminder quickly identifies children who are working above expected levels. She ensures that her curriculum plans are suitably challenging for these children. For example, she teaches the very young and highly capable children phonics. They eagerly remember the letter sounds for different letters. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She regularly evaluates her practice to ensure that she continues to provide high-quality care. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She frequently researches new activities to enhance children's learning. n Children regularly go on outings in the local area. They visit places such as the beach, forest and their 'climbing tree'. This provides children with the opportunity to run and climb and helps to strengthen their large-muscle skills. It

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need to do better?

also develops children's knowledge of their local community.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to report these concerns to local safeguarding partners. The childminder knows the process to follow if there are allegations against herself or her assistant childminders. The childminder has a strong knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines. She confidently describes the impact county lines has and the signs to look for. The childminder maintains a safe and secure environment for children to play in. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn how to call '999' if there is an emergency.

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Due date

ensure that the required written progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed and shared with parents. 17/03/2022

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should:

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence skills in their personal care routines n gather more information from parents when children first join, to help plan for and build on what children already know and can do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 119813 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10136211 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 33 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in a residential area of Ryde, Isle of Wight. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder very occasionally works with assistant childminders.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intentions with the inspector during a learning walk. n The childminder and the inspector observed and evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the childminder and children throughout the day. n Children chatted to the inspector and shared their views. n The inspector sampled relevant documents.

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Inspection activities

1 March 2022 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

1 March 2022 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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