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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They move around her home and garden with great confidence. Children greet visitors immediately, with interest. They are keen to show the inspector their favourite toys and pretend to make her a cup of tea.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn. They scoop and pour rice into cones and pretend to make ice creams for each other. This helps to build the muscles in their wrists, hands and fingers. Children learn to play cooperatively and to share resources. They receive swift help and explanations when they find this tricky.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes learning memorable for children. They enjoy spending time out in the local area. They regularly visit beaches, parks, forest schools and farms to broaden their experiences. Children are developing their social skills and becoming inquisitive, interested learners. They talk about the animals they saw at the farm and having ice cream at the beach.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and have a positive approach to their learning. They play in the water tray and make handprints on the floor. The childminder skilfully plays alongside them and makes 'big' handprints. She models language and asks questions to extend their knowledge and understanding of size.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She gathers detailed information when they start and builds on what they already know and can do. The childminder monitors children's progress and can identify any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses this information to support children's learning. n The childminder has created a calm and welcoming environment for the children. They show high levels of confidence as they play, both indoors and outdoors. Children spend long periods focused on their play. n Children's independence is well encouraged. The childminder encourages children to keep trying when they encounter difficulties. For example, children try to put their shoes on by themselves. She offers praise for their accomplishments, and this raises children's self-esteem. n The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any delays in development. She works with parents and other professionals to help children

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need to do better?

make progress from their starting points. The childminder shares information with parents to help them to support their child's development at home. n Children have good opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. For instance, the childminder reads stories that the children have chosen and asks effective questions to encourage them to talk about the story. She

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need to do better?

26 July 2022 talks with the children about what they are doing and thinking to encourage them to be confident speakers. n Children enjoy many outings. For example, they go on trips to the farm, forest school, parks and cafés. This helps them to develop an excellent understanding of the world around them. In addition, the childminder meets with other childminders and arranges events, such as sports days. As a result, children are physically active. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks to support their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Good hygiene habits are in daily routines. For instance, children know that they must wash their hands before they eat. They enjoy a nutritious snack and show good independence skills, such as feeding themselves. But the childminder has not yet fully explored ways to extend further children's understanding of good oral hygiene. n Parents are complimentary about their children's experiences and the service the

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childminder provides. They highlight that their children look forward to going to the childminder's and enjoy their time there. In addition, they state that their children make good progress in their learning. n Children are kind and play alongside each other. They share resources nicely. They behave well, and the childminder reinforces this. She is a good role model, playing with the children at their level, and talking to them about what is happening next. This builds their understanding and vocabulary effectively. n The childminder has clear learning intentions for each activity she provides. Children are extremely focused as they scoop and pour rice into different ice- cream cones. They count and explore size. However, sometimes she misses opportunities to extend learning further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by completing relevant training and development. She is aware of the local safeguarding partnership procedures for referring concerns about children's welfare or if an allegation should be made. The premises are secure. The childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure that they remain safe for children to use.

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should:

n focus teaching more precisely on the planned learning intention during adult-led activities, to help to extend learning even further n help children to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of good oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474321 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10228877 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Shanklin, on the Isle of Wight. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder is registered to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she organises the curriculum. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

26 July 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

26 July 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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