Townroe Rachel

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 14 May 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests and abilities to plan a range of activities which supports their development. The childminder is particularly skilled in promoting children's developing language and communication skills. She introduces new words and talks with children about what they are doing as they play and learn.  The childminder provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which helps support their well-being.  The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's development. These help her gather information about individual children's achievements and their next steps in learning.  The childminder sets a good example to children. She manages children's behaviour effectively, according to their age and stage of development. This supports children to behave well as they begin to understand boundaries and expectations. She teaches

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This provision is good

children to share, take turns and to have good manners.  Children's good health and well-being are successfully promoted. They learn about hygiene practices, enjoy healthy snacks and participate in a variety of physical activities, both outdoors and in the local community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain enough information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start.  The childminder has not found successful ways to engage parents consistently in her self-evaluation to help her identify further areas for improvement.

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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

 obtain more information from parents about what their child already knows and can do when they first start in order to accurately plan for children's learning from the outset  refine the self-evaluation process to involve parents more fully in identifying where aspects of the provision can be improved.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's assessment records and a sample of policies.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process and spoke to a small sample of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The well-qualified childminder is alert to any signs and symptoms of abuse and keeps up to date with all child protection procedures. This contributes to children's welfare and promotes their well-being. The childminder has good risk assessments in place. She evaluates these regularly to ensure children are safe in her home and on outings. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the children. The childminder follows up topics or visits children have enjoyed at home or school. This has a very positive effect on children's learning. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and regularly completes training. Since her last inspection the childminder has completed a paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress and she plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities children are engaged in to support their emerging interests and extend their learning. This motivates children and helps them to make good progress. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. She repeats what children have said to her to enable them to hear the correct pronunciation of words. The childminder joins in sensitively with children's chosen play. She fosters their imagination as they play with cars and a garage, re-enacting activities that are familiar to them. The childminder uses play to develop children's mathematical knowledge as they match cars that are the same colour. Children enjoy a range of sensory play to enhance their learning and experience of different textures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder treats each child as a unique individual and helps them to respect and understand about each other's similarities and differences. She is calm, caring and consistently positive in her approach. Children enjoy close relationships with her and have formed strong attachments. For example, they sit on the childminder's knee and snuggle up close when they wake up and want a cuddle. This helps to support their well-being and confidence. Children enjoy the enthusiasm of the childminder as she joins in their play. The childminder is an excellent role model and helps children understand about sharing and taking turns. The childminder sets children small tasks and offers praise and encouragement to children which helps develop their self-esteem as their achievements are celebrated. Children have lots of opportunities to be independent. They help themselves to toys and they are encouraged to help to put them away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They have regular opportunities to develop their communication skills and are encouraged to become independent learners. These important skills prepare them well for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252686 Local authority Nottinghamshire Inspection number 1050994 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Radmanthwaite, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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