Childminder in Isle of Wight

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to recognise and respond to emerging gaps in children's development. For example, she intends to use daily observations and discussions with parents to carefully track children's development. She plans to use this information to identify concerns in children's learning at the earliest opportunity. The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with other professionals, such as health visitors and the local authority, to obtain the support children may need to catch up with their peers. n The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She describes how she intends to teach children the skills they will need for their next stage in learning. For example, she will introduce children to new concepts, such as mathematics, through carefully planned activities and interactions. The childminder plans to

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This provision meets requirements

incorporate regular nature walks into her daily routine, where she will use the resources around her to introduce counting, shape, and size. n The childminder intends to broaden children's knowledge of the world through exciting and interesting experiences. For instance, she plans on taking children to historical sites, such as castles, where they can experience life from a time gone by. During these activities, the childminder intends for children to learn what people would wear and how they might cook their food. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about risk, in order to help them stay safe. She intends on holding age-appropriate conversations with children on a range of themes, such as online safety and who to contact should they feel unsafe or scared. The childminder intends to teach children about fire safety, using planned fire drills to ensure children know what to do, to keep themselves safe.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to support children's behaviour sensitively. She aims to provide a consistent routine to help children feel secure and enable them to know what will happen next. the childminder will provide children with clear rules and boundaries to help them understand what is expected from them and to enable them to make positive choices. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to deliver key messages to promote children's understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy. She intends to provide children with an understanding of where food comes from and how to use labels on packaging to identify healthy food choices. The childminder aims to provide healthy and nutritious meals, which children will help prepare. The childminder has good hygiene arrangements in place and will use these to help children gain an understanding of germs and cross contamination.

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This provision meets requirements

20 September 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374841 Local authority Isle of Wight Inspection number 10359905 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 2 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in a residential area in East Cowes, Isle of Wight. She operates all year round from 6.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation such as paediatric first aid and insurance. n The childminder explained how she will work in partnership with parents and professionals to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

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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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20 September 2024 20 September 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.

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