Woodward, Karen

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 are secure and confident in the childminder's home, which underpin their development successfully. The childminder provides an extensive range of resources and plans the environment well to offer children good experiences inside and outside. They happily move around to explore the activities provided and lead their own learning. The childminder supports children effectively in having a go at new skills and to keep on trying. They think of different ways to solve a problem, such as turning puzzle pieces around until they fit. The childminder reinforces numbers and shapes as children complete the puzzles and, later, children use them spontaneously in their play. Children are eager to learn, inquisitive and want to explore and to investigate using their imagination well. The childminder helps children to think critically. For example, they consider what might happen if they pour water down a series of tubes and wheels. Then they try it to find out if they

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The provision is good

are right. Children gain all the skills they need ready for school.

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The provision is good

Parents no longer enter the premises as they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. They confirm that the childminder still shares good information with them, both verbally and through technology. This ensures consistent care and constant support at home and at the setting for children's development, such as potty training and learning to pedal a bicycle.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder seeks good information on children's starting points to plan effectively as soon as they start. She continually observes children's development and gets to know them well, to know what they need to learn next. The childminder carefully considers her activities and environment to support children's individual next stages of development. However, on occasions, she moves children on to their next activity too quickly before they have had time to become engrossed in their learning. n The childminder uses rhymes, stories and songs to support children's language and vocabulary effectively. She introduces novel words with children, which they enjoy using, such as squash and squish, as they copy her rolling wet sand into a ball. She models language well, narrates what children are doing and asks good open-ended questions. However, sometimes she does not give children enough

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time to process the question and to think of a response before she answers for them. n Children behave well and understand the childminder's expectations, which are consistent and fair, so they respond well to requests and instructions. Children are polite and thoughtful, such as ensuring all have the tools to be involved in an activity. The childminder provides a positive role model. She shows and

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need to do better?

13 January 2022 teaches children respect. Children love looking after the childminder's pets, feeding the wild birds and taking care of the environment. Children gain a positive awareness of people's differences and needs, such as wearing glasses. n The childminder is a strong role model for children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She follows hygienic nappy changing procedures, including washing her own and children's hands afterwards. She introduces dental care and healthy eating through stories and daily routines, so children know what to do to have strong bones and teeth. Children have daily opportunities to learn outside and have exercise. They dress appropriately whatever the weather. For example, children wrap up warm and enjoy listening to the crunch of the frosty grass. They notice their footprints and how the sun eventually melts them. n Children become independent, which prepares them well for their next stages of

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development and school. For example, they help prepare their snack, set the table and clear up afterwards. They persevere with taking off their boots and puddle suit and know where these belong. The childminder is extending children's opportunities for social interaction, which have been limited due to COVID-19, such as taking them to the library, the childcare groups and the park. n The childminder evaluates her provision well and seeks parents' opinions for ongoing improvements. She has continued to attend training and to use research, to have a positive impact on children's learning. For example, she now understands how to prepare children for later writing skills, such as using play dough to help children strengthen their hands and develop the dexterity they need. The childminder monitors her environment to ensure it is inclusive and that all children can access the activities, according to their individual needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps up to date with safeguarding training to ensure she has a good understanding of all aspects of child protection. She knows what signs may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder keeps her premises safe and checks daily for any hazards. She helps children to be aware of risks in the environment, such as being aware of road safety, looking where they are going and noticing hazards for themselves. She enables them to have safe risks to challenge them, such as using a safety knife to independently cut fruit.

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should:

n give children enough time to think and to respond to questions to enhance their understanding and speaking skills n improve the quality of teaching to enable children to engage fully in activities

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13 January 2022 and to develop deep concentration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417694 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10125715 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Bridgwater, Somerset. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for Christmas and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and how she uses the environment to implement the curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times to discuss leadership and management, and she sampled documentation. n The inspector assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures, and she checked the safety of the premises. n The inspector took account of the parents' and children's views.

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Inspection activities

13 January 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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