Barnwell, Wendy Ann

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 behave well because they are well settled and happy in this welcoming setting. They demonstrate warm bonds with the childminder and eagerly seek her attention through regular cuddles and sharing their successes with her. The childminder works effectively with parents and children to sooth any initial anxieties and help children to settle quickly in her care. Parents appreciate this. This means that children grow in confidence and become enthusiastic learners who enjoy their time in the setting.

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The provision is good

The childminder's quality of teaching is generally good. The childminder is confident in her understanding of how young children learn. She observes and assesses children effectively to support their ongoing development. The childminder identifies appropriate next steps in learning for children and accurately establishes when children are in need of further challenge. However, at times, activities are not organised effectively to meet the different needs of children simultaneously.

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The provision is good

The childminder is ambitious and passionate about her role. She is committed to constantly improving upon her own practice and building her knowledge. As a result, she regularly introduces new strategies, resources and techniques to support children's learning. For example, the childminder has recently attended training on the benefits of children's repeated behaviours. She incorporates this knowledge by using older resources in new ways to support the development of the youngest children. For instance, babies are encouraged to stack books onto library shelves independently, or to open, close, fill and empty kitchen cupboards in the role-play area.

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need to do better?

n The childminder evaluates her own practice well. This means that she identifies accurate strengths and areas for development which she has the capacity to rectify. The childminder regularly seeks and acts upon children's feedback. For example, during an activity the childminder asks children if there is anything she could do better. Children confidently reply that there are too many resources to choose from on the table. The childminder quickly rectifies this, respecting children's honest feedback and ensuring children do not feel overwhelmed by choice. n Parents value the childminder and describe her setting as a 'home-from-home environment'. They appreciate the caring relationships the childminder builds with their children and report they are 'very happy with all aspects of care provided'. n For the most part, the childminder supports children's health well. She

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need to do better?

9 December 2019 encourages parents to send healthy food choices for children's meals and she supplements lunches with a selection of fresh fruits. She also provides parents with information on how to care for their children's dental needs well. Children begin to build an understanding of good food choices they can make by growing their own peas, courgettes and potatoes in the garden. This also supports their understanding of the world. However, while the childminder ensures that children wash their hands after using the bathroom, she does not teach children to wash their hands after sneezing or blowing their nose. n Children demonstrate a love of books and learning. They regularly seek story time with the childminder, or independently look at their favourite books. The childminder nourishes this love of reading by taking the children to the library on a weekly basis. Children each choose some books to bring home and share with

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need to do better?

their peers. This means that all children, even babies, feel a sense of ownership over 'the book corner' and consistently interact with books. This helps to support children's literacy development. n The childminder successfully promotes children's independence. She gives older children small jobs to complete in order to build their understanding of responsibilities. For instance, children find wipes for the childminder, follow simple instructions and tidy up their toys when asked. Babies watch older children's behaviour and begin to copy by putting jigsaw pieces correctly back into their box. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour, which all children respect. As a result, children begin to learn to manage their own behaviour. n Children are very considerate of their peers. Older children are particularly kind to their younger friends. They take time away from their own play to help babies

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need to do better?

to build towers, and laugh out loud when they knock them down together.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedures she must follow should an allegation be made against her or any member of her household. She implements robust safeguarding procedures and is confident about the steps she must take should she have concerns for the welfare of a child. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is being abused. She is also aware of wider safeguarding issues surrounding radicalisation and extreme beliefs. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder minimises the risk of harm to children by regulating any visitors, verifying their identity before allowing them to access the setting.

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should:

9 December 2019 n strengthen hygiene practices to ensure that all children follow robust handwashing procedures, to help promote their good health n organise all activities effectively to ensure children of differing ages experience learning that is tailored to their levels of development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400314 Local authority Oldham Inspection number 10109805 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 22 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Failsworth. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector conducted a joint observation and evaluated the quality of the childminder's teaching. n During a tour of the setting the childminder explained her curriculum and the impact this has on children's development to the inspector. n The inspector observed and evaluated planned activities and spontaneous interactions between the childminder and the children present. n Parents provided written feedback, which the inspector took into account.

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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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Inspection activities

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