02/01/2019
Hi 😀
Since the last update, I have been inspected by Ofsted and received a ‘Good’ inspection judgement. The Inspector was very complimentary about my childcare practices, considering them to be on the verge of outstanding. Please feel free to read my report on the Ofsted website.
Since opening for business, I have been lucky enough to care for five children (from 8 months to four years old). It has been a privileged to watch them all develop, learn and grow and to record their achievements in a Learning Journal, which they could keep as a reminder of their time with me and my family. I have also loved getting to know their families too. The children’s parents have been kind enough to write some testimonials for me to share,
‘Our daughters, have been in R&R childminding care since May 2016 and November 2016 during this time I have always been extremely happy with care provided.
I am happy with the range of activities provided and believe that the children have a good selection of stimulating, fun and educational things to do each day. They regularly come home with artwork, baking or stories of the things they have done and I am pleased that Rachel encourages a ‘free flow’ environment in her home. I also like that Rachel encourages the children to spend as much time as possible outdoors and I know the children like this too.
The children attend a good range of groups while in Rachel’s care and I am happy they are getting out the house and mixing with others.
I believe Rachel is helping to stimulate my children’s learning in a fun and gentle way. They are taking trips and carrying out activities themed around the natural world, religious holidays and festivals, all of which they find really interesting. They are also getting help with writing and counting, which I am very pleased about.
My husband and I enjoy our regular parents evenings and appreciate the feedback provided on the children’s development.
Rachel has always been very professional and conscientious. She always informs us of any accidents or incidents that occur and keeps the daily contact book complete.
Finally, Rachel shows a very caring and nurturing nature towards the children. They have built a very special bond with her and talk about her as a friend. They are always happy to go to her house and always in a great mood at the end of their day and the other children. I would have no hesitation in recommending R&R to other families.’
‘Rachel is an exceptional childminder, she has a beautiful balance of being a gentle and nurturing support to the children, but equally is highly organised and knowledgeable with regards to activities that help children learn as they play.
My son has grown as part of her family over the last 2 and half years and has continued to develop skills in line and beyond his age group, I do not feel that the setting lacks anything that a nursery style setting may have as the children are often out with large groups, but also benefit from that precious, more focused care.
I cannot recommend enough thank you Rachel (you don't realise how good you are!) x x x’
The children and I experienced so much together, for example we attended Forest School and toddler groups, went to the Aquarium, the beach, a farm, soft play centres, theatres, play parks and Mount Edgcumbe, as well as travelled by taxi, bus, train and ferry. We had butterfly phonics also visited us weekly too.
I’m very excited about commencing work again in March 2019, when my Maternity Leave ends, and have requalified as a first aider in preparation for this. I’m also registered to take early years childcare funding from the council too.
As a Registered Childminder I will continue to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and use Gentle Parenting and Thrive techniques to support the children’s emotional and social development. I will also provide healthy food, cook with them, promote outdoor activities and more importantly we will have lots of fun together. People have told me that my home is homely, child friendly and well-resourced and a place where children feel comfortable. I’m now looking forward to making memories and experience more adventures!
If you need a childminder or know of someone requiring childcare, please feel free to contact me via a private message.
