Grindey, Alice Judith

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 watches the children carefully, records what they are doing and plans for their development using experiences that interest them. Children are happy and keen to join in. They make good progress in their development.  There are good partnerships with other settings and the school. Children mix with other children easily and learn to respect others. They are well prepared for moving on and into school.  The childminder talks frequently with the children and they respond well. She asks questions, offers suggestions and gives them new words or sounds when appropriate. Children are becoming more vocal and are confident in their interactions with others.  The stimulating environment has a wide variety of accessible resources for the children. Children confidently choose toys they want to play with. They are motivated and keen to join in.  The childminder uses information from parents to make sure activities meet children's

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This provision is good

needs and interests. Parents are involved in their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents and children about how she might improve her service.  The childminder has not effectively identified ways she might improve children's learning and development.

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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

 build on ways in which parents and children give their opinions about how the service might improve further  make better use of professional development to help identify further ways of improving children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the view of one parent through a written testimonial.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, planning and self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies some areas for improvement. For example, she has made changes to the physical layout of her home to improve the areas for children's play. She provides a wide range of activities and experiences for the children to help them learn and develop effectively. For example, she supports children who are learning to walk by making sure there is enough space for them to practise their developing physical skills. The childminder knows what to do in the event of concerns about a child's welfare. She knows how to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good assessments of children's learning to check the progress they are making. The childminder uses day-to-day opportunities to teach the children. For example, at snack time she helped children to sort and count the pieces of fruit they were eating. Children learn different words and sounds. For example, the childminder used toy animals and different items to help children learn animal names, sounds and colours. Children explore natural materials such as sand and water. They looked at what had happened to the sand tray after it rained and enjoyed making a puddle in the sand tray. They also filled and emptied different containers, watching what happened to help their understanding of capacity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes children to other settings such as toddler groups, music sessions and physical play sessions. Children learn to socialise with others and cope well with different situations. They learn to respect each other and think about others' feelings. The children form secure attachments with the childminder and seek her out for comfort if needed. For example, when playing with the doll's house the childminder helps the children to share and take turns opening and closing the doors. The childminder gives children healthy snacks and meals. She talks with them about good food choices, for example, to promote their understanding of keeping healthy and fit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and contented. They make good progress in their learning. The childminder is a good example to children and other adults, and children gain good levels of independence. Children learn self-care skills effectively. For example, they attempt to use spoons to feed themselves and they put their shoes on to go in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460067 Local authority Gloucestershire Inspection number 937688 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Dymock, Gloucestershire. She offers childcare from 7.30am to 6pm all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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