Hendy, Louise Marie

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

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The provision is outstanding

The inspirational childminder has an exemplary understanding of children's individual needs and interests. She plans incredibly well to build on what children know and can do. Children settle very quickly and thrive at the setting. They show that they feel extremely safe and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. Children display a very positive attitude towards learning. They become deeply involved and concentrate intently in their chosen play for extended periods of time. Children persevere when they encounter difficulties. For example, they listen very closely to instructions as they try to master the skill of riding a bicycle without stabilisers. When children succeed, they are immensely proud of their achievement and reflect on their learning, saying, 'I had to concentrate and steer really good'.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants have extremely high expectations for children's behaviour, and this is reflected in the way children behave. Children are especially kind and caring to one another. Older children help younger children as they make models. Children wait patiently if another child has a toy they want and say 'please' without prompting. Children develop impressive levels of independence and display an excellent 'can-do' attitude. For example, toddlers collect their own clean nappy from their personal basket at nappy changing time. They find and put on their boots when they wish to go outside. Children wash their hands independently and confidently state that 'germs make you sick'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistants work exceptionally well together. They have a deep, shared understanding of an ambitious curriculum and plan numerous activities that captivate children's interest. The childminder ensures children make very good progress. Children are highly motivated and ready for their next stage of learning and school. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of her role and responsibilities. She is highly encouraging of her assistants' skills and offers them many training opportunities and in-depth supervision. Her assistants implement the curriculum superbly because of the strong support and useful training given by the childminder. Both of her assistants report high levels of support for their continuing professional development and well-being. n The childminder shows great enthusiasm for her work and an untiring commitment to developing her practice. She recognises that the COVID-19

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pandemic affected children's social and emotional development. Because of this, she places a strong emphasis on teaching children about emotions and feelings. The childminder researches local strategies to enhance her teaching in this area and supports children exceptionally well to recognise, understand and regulate their emotions.

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22 February 2022 n Children communicate confidently and clearly. They develop an extensive vocabulary as the childminder and her assistants support children's language skills through in-depth conversations and highly pertinent questions. Children develop a real love of stories and they become mesmerised as they listen to favourite traditional tales. Furthermore, the childminder reads books that reflect children's own real-life experiences. For example, when children visit family abroad, she uses non-fiction books about aeroplanes to help them understand what happens at airports. n Younger children love to make marks and older children show exemplary early writing skills. Children use pens to form recognisable letters and make the shapes of letters in rice. The childminder encourages their imaginative play very well. Children become engrossed in their role play when playing with dolls, skilfully changing their clothes and deftly changing their nappies.

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n Children benefit greatly from a rich set of learning experiences. They visit nearby places of interest, explore woodland and have opportunities to speak to community workers, such as firefighters and police officers. Children attend local music sessions where they thoroughly enjoy singing, finding their rhythm and making new friends. n The childminder forms outstanding partnerships with parents. She gets to know the children and families extremely well before children start through offering, for example, home visits. The childminder guides parents very successfully to support their child's learning at home. Parents have high praise for the information they receive, such as the detailed report of their child's progress. n Children spend time outside every day, regardless of the weather. They benefit from extensive exercise, fresh air and physical play that supports their growing coordination skills. Children especially enjoy joining in with group games, such

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as throwing and catching. They squeal with delight as they chase an assistant in the large outdoor area.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants are aware of their role and responsibilities in keeping children safe. They frequently refresh their training and know how to correctly report any concerns they may have about the welfare of children. This includes how to respond if children are exposed to extremist views and activities. The childminder makes sure that the premises are secure so that children cannot leave unsupervised and unwanted visitors cannot gain entry. The childminder and her assistants maintain valid paediatric first-aid certificates. The childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure in place which she practises on a regular basis with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452724 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10125768 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 12 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 9 April 2013

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Chard, Somerset. The childminder offers her service every weekday from 8am until 6pm, except Friday when the provision is open from 8am until 3pm. She operates all year round, except for two weeks at Christmas and in the summer, and on bank holidays. The childminder works with two assistants. She holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided by the childminder and her assistants, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback. n A range of documentation was sampled by the inspector, including paediatric first-aid certificates, public liability insurance and the suitability of those living or working on the premises.

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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.

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