Childminder EY345316

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

Children have excellent relationships with each other and the childminder. They are extremely confident and explore the exciting environment, leading their learning with enthusiasm. The childminder provides skilful support, so that children make rapid progress. For example, young children politely ask for help opening a pot. The childminder shows them what to do, giving them plenty of time to try for themselves. Children persevere and are excited when they achieve independently. When they get stuck again, the childminder is an excellent role model, explaining that she too cannot manage it because the lid is not on correctly. She helps them to consider what they could do, and older children offer a spoon, suggesting it needs 'levering off'. Young children copy, trying their own ideas, finding out what does or does not work.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder plans an excellent curriculum, which she implements to an extremely high standard. She ensures children are highly motivated to try new skills, while enabling them to revisit previous learning so they remember more. For example, in the sensory room, children use torches and notice the stars on the ceiling. This leads to a discussion with older children explaining you can see the stars and moon at night, and that the earth 'turns around' and needs the sun. The childminder focuses successfully on children's prime areas of development, preparing them extremely well for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder meticulously evaluates her practice and seeks training opportunities. She continues to develop her knowledge and skills, to maintain her outstanding provision. She has updated her qualification, sought training on changes to regulations and revisited giving children plenty of time to process information and respond. The childminder runs a group and organises outings for other childminders and their children, providing excellent support for others to develop their practice. n The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of each child and their individual needs, enabling her to plan from their interests and accurately identify what children can do, and what they need to be learning next. She is skilled at observing children to adapt activities and ensure they are making the best progress they can. For example, when young children recognise a triangle and square, the childminder asks older children what the 3D shape is, and they say

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'cube' and 'pyramid'. n Children have excellent opportunities to learn outdoors, and the childminder plans many outings to broaden their experiences. For example, they learn about people who help us in the community and gain a positive awareness of people's differences. The childminder takes resources with her, so children can explore

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24 September 2025 their own ideas in their play. For example, a trip to the zoo enables children to see real bears, with books extending their vocabulary and understanding. Later they use words such as hibernation and show through their play that they understand its meaning. n Children are impressive communicators. The childminder sensitively provides correct words to develop their vocabulary further. For example, when young children point and say 'nip nip,' the childminder says 'Yes, it's a crab and its pincers do nip.' She introduces alternative words, such as when children say 'big' she adds gigantic and massive. She helps them to recall and use repetition, so they remember more. n Children sustain high levels of concentration and engage extremely well in everything they do. They are confidently independent. The childminder gives them choices and through expert support, builds their excellent resilience and

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determination to succeed. For example, young children manage to get their t- shirt over their head and when their arms get stuck, they do not give up. The childminder provides just the right amount of help for them to succeed without getting frustrated. Children are extremely pleased with their achievements, and their behaviour is exemplary. n Parents confirm the excellent partnerships with the childminder. They work together consistently, such as getting children into good sleep routines and potty training. Children choose books and resources linked to their current learning, to take home and share with their families. The childminder provides extensive information for parents, researching guidance to ensure everything is factual. Parents comment on their children's rapid development, especially their vocabulary, and are amazed by the experiences provided.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345316 Local authority Somerset Inspection number 10407848 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 6 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Wellington in Somerset. The childminder provides care on weekdays throughout the year. She provides government funded places. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early year provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions, indoors and outdoors, assessing the impact this was having on children's development. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of the teaching and learning during an adult-led activity. n The inspector spoke with children and took account of parents' written feedback for the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the leadership of the setting, and the inspector sampled documentation.

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Inspection activities

24 September 2025 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

24 September 2025 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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