Childminder in Isle of Wight

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

p.1

The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from being in the care of a childminder and her assistant who know them very well. They have exceptionally high standards and expectations for children to develop positive attitudes to each other, and to their learning. For example, older children assist younger children, and tell the childminder, 'They just need a little help.' Children's behaviour is exemplary.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

Children settle in to their day swiftly. They eagerly explore the childminder's exceptional learning environments. Children show high levels of curiosity and engagement as they play and learn. Children demonstrate that they thoroughly enjoy their time in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They are extremely confident and independent, playing together very cooperatively.

p.2

The provision is outstanding

The childminder carefully plans a curriculum to build on children's learning. She teaches children skills to support them to move on to the next stage in their education. For instance, the childminder encourages children to develop a love for learning as a good foundation for later life. The childminder empowers children to be proud of who they are. Children develop a secure understanding of their own feelings and emotions. They develop into considerate and kind individuals, who show respect for everyone.

p.2

need to do better?

n Children benefit from excellent role modelling and exceptional support from the childminder and her assistant. Children are extremely polite and use good manners very confidently as they communicate with each other. For instance, children say 'excuse me' when others are in their way. They know to listen to others and understand they need to wait for their turn to talk. Children thrive under the high aspirations the childminder and her assistant have for them. n The childminder understands how children learn. She knows how to support individual children's needs. For instance, younger children have plenty of opportunity to practise their gross motor skills. They pull themselves up as they learn to stand and play, before walking. Older children have the space to play imaginatively. All children benefit from a highly supportive childminder who encourages them and motivates them to engage in their learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder plans meaningful learning opportunities to help children develop new skills. For example, they explore exotic fruits and learn to use kitchen tools as they make fruit lollies. Children have lively discussions with the childminder and her assistant about the different fruits. They learn about different cultures and countries as they listen to exciting stories related to the fruits. This helps them to develop an understanding of the wider world. n The childminder supports children's developing speech well. For instance, she

p.2

need to do better?

7 August 2024 introduces new vocabulary for children to hear and repeats back what they say. The childminder encourages children to recall past events. She successfully supports them to be confident and articulate communicators. n The childminder is alert for any gaps children may have in their learning. She puts plans in place to help children close these gaps. The childminder is proactive. She seeks out additional training to help her to understand how to support children who need more assistance. The childminder works closely with other settings that children attend, and with external professionals. This ensures high levels of continuity for children's care and learning. n Children develop a love of stories and reading. They enthusiastically vote for their favourite story and join in excitedly as the childminder reads to them. The childminder sets very high standards for teaching. She monitors the practice of

p.2

need to do better?

her assistants to ensure they are fully and consistently implementing her curriculum and offers precise support where needed. As a result, children have the very highest support for their learning. n The childminder builds very positive partnerships with parents. They report on the highly effective methods the childminder uses to keep them informed. Parents are fully involved in their children's time in the childminder's care. They speak very highly of the support and advice she offers.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY537395 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10355265 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

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

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 25 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2018

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The childminder cares for children from Monday to Thursday, all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm. She receives funding to provide early years education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder regularly works with an assistant.

p.4

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 childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector talked to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability of household members. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.

p.5

Inspection activities

7 August 2024 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

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.6

Inspection activities

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.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6