Townroe Rachel

Inspection date 15 January 2019 Previous inspection date 8 July 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder assesses any risks for activities and outings. She takes swift action to remove any hazards. This helps keep children safe as they play. n The childminder gains in-depth information from parents when children first start. She skilfully uses this information to identify children's initial starting points in their learning. n The well-qualified childminder understands how children learn. She observes children and uses this information to plan activities and experiences to motivate and support children's learning further. All children make good progress. n Good settling-in procedures help make sure that children are comfortable leaving their parents before they start at the setting. The calm and nurturing manner of the childminder helps to create a friendly environment where children flourish. Children are settled and happy in her care. n The childminder regularly teaches children about the festivals and faiths of others in

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This provision is good

the community. This helps children to develop an awareness of different people and diverse ways of life. n The childminder works effectively with other early years providers. She shares information regarding children's learning and development to support continuity of care and complement children's learning. n The childminder does not plan for her own professional development to raise her knowledge and understanding to the highest possible levels. n The childminder misses opportunities to help children count, use numbers and develop their mathematical awareness.

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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

n plan more opportunities for professional development to raise knowledge and understanding to the highest possible levels n provide more opportunities to help children to build on their understanding of numbers and counting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of parents written views. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the local reporting procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder is motivated and passionate about providing good-quality care. She continuously reflects on the quality of her service. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her identify strengths and areas for improvements. Parents express their appreciation of the contribution she makes to their children's lives. They comment on the progress their children have made and how much their children enjoy their time with her.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently choose from a variety of age-appropriate toys and activities. The childminder plays alongside children and follows their interests. She interacts with children at their level and engages them in meaningful conversations. Children use their imagination well as they play with small-world toys. They talk about where farm animals live and the people that work on the farm. The childminder listens carefully to what children say and introduces new words. For example, she explains that a baby cow is called a calf. This helps build on children's growing vocabulary. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their child's progress and provides them with ideas on how they can further extend their child's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with clear explanations to help them to understand why rules exist. Children listen to the childminder and behave very well. The childminder helps to promote children's good health. She encourages children to eat healthily and supports them to learn about positive food choices. Children are physically active. They enjoy taking the childminder's dog on walks in the woods and going on trips to the local park. The childminder makes very good use of outings to broaden children's experiences and to help them to develop an awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They display the positive attitudes and skills they need for the future, including, when the time comes, for starting school. Children develop practical skills to help them be independent. They recognise the importance of washing their hands at mealtimes and enjoy helping with routine tasks, such as preparing their own lunch. Children communicate well. They confidently engage in conversation with the childminder and visitors. Children learn how to hold pencils correctly to make marks. They excitedly talk about the pictures they have drawn. Children have good levels of self-esteem and have positive attitudes towards challenging activities. For example, they choose to persist, responding well to praise and encouragement from the childminder as they learn how to use scissors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 252686 Local authority Nottinghamshire County Council Inspection number 10065360 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Clipstone Village, Mansfield. She operates all year round from 8am to 8pm, 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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Registers

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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