Barnwell, Wendy Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 22 April 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children have strong attachments to the childminder. Her outstanding teaching strategies and consistent approach to children's learning enable them to develop high levels of confidence. This is because the childminder provides a safe, secure and homely environment, where children's happiness is of utmost priority.  Highly positive and trusting partnerships are established with parents. Feedback from parents is extremely positive, capturing their delight that their children are cared for by this childminder. Open and regular communication between parents and the childminder supports parents' involvement in children's learning. This promotes a consistent approach to meeting children's individual needs.  Children's behaviour and attitudes to learning are outstanding. They delight in having freedom to choose where, how and what they learn. Children become deeply engaged in their learning and concentrate for long periods of time. They are extremely well

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This provision is outstanding

prepared for their next stage of learning.  The childminder's systems for assessing and tracking children's progress are exemplary. Parents are invited to contribute to children's starting points on entry. Detailed observations and assessments are regularly shared with parents through online learning journals.  The childminder displays her highly skilled use of questioning very effectively to help deepen children's understanding.  Children's safeguarding and well-being is fully considered in everything the childminder does.  The childminder continually reviews practice to make improvements. The effective partnership working with the other childminders and local services in the area has been swiftly established. This has helped maintain and improve her excellent practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 continue to enhance knowledge of effective teaching strategies, for example, by completing training that explores the repeated patterns children display in their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities, spoke with the childminder, and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.  The inspector sampled policies and procedures, children's development records, and a range of documents to promote children's safety and well-being.  The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and how she evaluates her practice to set challenging targets.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder provides high-quality learning experiences so that children have lots of fun learning through play. Children play uninterrupted for long periods and remain fully engaged and focused on their chosen activities. The childminder is well qualified and displays an indepth knowledge of how children learn and develop. The childminder focuses on children's communication and language development asking challenging questions and always giving children time to respond by listening carefully to them. Children show that they are very eager to learn and are developing essential skills for the next stage in their lives. Children enthusiastically recall learning experiences while listening to stories about insects. The childminder successfully plans exciting and challenging activities, taking into account children's next steps to learning. For example, the children relish watching and learning about the lifecycle of a butterfly.

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outstanding

Children show that they feel valued, safe and secure. A flexible settling-in procedure encourages parents to stay with their children until they are comfortable in their surroundings. Children have strong attachments with the childminder. For example, during play children seek out the childminder for a hug before carrying on with their play. The childminder is an excellent role model for children and consistently encourages positive behaviour, therefore, children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder supports children's independence and self-care skills exceptionally well. This fully promotes children's confidence and self-esteem and supports them in their next stage in learning. The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents, agencies and other providers. This means that children receive outstanding and consistent care and teaching.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder tracks every child's progress extremely effectively and provides focused support promptly. She is well qualified and children benefit from her excellent teaching skills, especially in the area of personal, social and emotional development. The childminder displays a very high regard and understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. The childminder has excellent relationships with other providers and makes full use of the services within the area that support her to regularly reflect on practice. This demonstrates that self-evaluation processes are extremely effective in ensuring that the childminder can continue to improve. She is eager to explore further training that examines the use of various teaching strategies. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has an excellent understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she has

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provision is outstanding

concerns about a child. The childminder has a robust range of policies and procedures, underpinning her excellent practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400314 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 860154 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Failsworth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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