Powell, Deborah Anne

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children arrive happy and full of enthusiasm to find out what exciting activities are available. The childminder uses their interests effectively to guide and motivate their learning. For example, as children play and engage in daily routines, they count with confidence, use a range of tools, and older children use extensive vocabulary, such as describing experiences as marvellous. Babies babble, joining in with discussions. Children are developing excellent skills to manage their emotions and have the language they need to express themselves. They learn to value each other and consider the impact their actions have on others. Older children confidently explain what makes them sad and what makes them happy again. Children are becoming increasingly independent. The childminder gives children encouragement to manage for themselves and enough help to succeed.

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The provision is good

Partnerships with parents and other providers children attend are strong. Parents confirm the good communication, which enables them to all support children's development consistently. Parents comment that the childminder supports their wishes, such as teaching children manners, and helps them to manage behaviour successfully at home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder seeks extensive information from parents to know what children can do when they first start. From good, ongoing observations, she knows the children well. This enables her to plan an ambitious curriculum and set up her environment successfully, to ensure children are highly motivated to learn. n Due to a misunderstanding, the childminder is in breach of a legal requirement to provide a written progress report for children aged two to three years, as she has not completed this for one child. However, as the childminder regularly monitors children's progress and shares her findings with parents, this has no impact on children's development. n The childminder provides an environment where she gives children's prime areas of development the highest priority. She is aware of the impact that the COVID- 19 pandemic restrictions have on some children's development. She provides lots of real-life experiences and enables children to develop their language skills

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need to do better?

well. For example, she gives them plenty of time to think and respond to good open-ended questions. She engages them in discussions and values their contributions. n The childminder plans good activities and enables children to lead their learning. For example, children of all ages enjoy sensory experiences and extend their imaginations. For example, as they play with dough, they smell and describe the different herbs and discuss what they have made, such as a planet or a snowman. However, occasionally, the childminder does not use all opportunities,

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28 November 2022 as they arise, for children to make predictions and test their ideas, such as when they mix paint or she tells them that something floats. n Children's behaviour and attitudes are outstanding. They are highly motivated and eager to engage in their learning. Children are inquisitive and persevere with new skills. They develop an excellent respect for the natural environment and their community, such as helping to raise lambs and tend the allotment, as well as finding ways to support those who are less fortunate. This encourages a sense of belonging and equips them with the skills to be a good citizen and an impressive understanding of the world. n Children have excellent opportunities to develop a love of the outdoors and gain an outstanding awareness of healthy practices. For example, they develop confident physical skills and independence as they get into their rain suits and wellingtons during bad weather. They run, climb, balance and enjoy playing

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football together. Babies pull themselves up on equipment to strengthen their legs and enjoy a wide range of sensory experiences. Children gain an important awareness of hygiene, healthy eating and oral health. n The childminder provides good support for her assistants and involves them effectively in evaluating the provision. They set themselves targets for continuous improvements and attend training to extend their skills further. For example, to support children's speech, the childminder sought training in speech therapy. She implemented effective suggestions and shared these with parents. Therefore, children are rapidly improving and becoming confident communicators.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues and the signs that may mean a child is at risk of harm. She ensures that she and her assistants know the procedures to follow to report concerns and get children the help they need. She has a secure knowledge of protecting children from extreme behaviours and radicalisation. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments, on and off her premises, to keep children safe while enabling them to develop independence. For example, she reminds young children that using sticks requires space so as not to hurt others. Children learn to climb trees safely and the importance of road safety.

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Due date

28 November 2022 develop a deeper understanding of the requirement for writing a progress check for children aged between two and three years. 01/01/2023

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should:

n use all opportunities, as they arise, for children to make predications and test their ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426914 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10235543 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the village of Curry Rivel, near Langport, Somerset. The childminder works with two assistants and operates her service Monday to Wednesday, from 7.30am to 5pm, during term time only. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education to children aged 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 childminder discussed her curriculum intent, and the inspector observed the quality of education and assessed the effectiveness of safeguarding and care procedures. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and spoke with the childminder at convenient times. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the impact on children's development. n The inspector spoke with a parent and children and read written comments from parents, taking account of their views.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

28 November 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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