Cottrell, Alicia

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2015 18 May 2009

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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

 Children make good progress in their development. This is because the childminder plans activities that maintain children's interest. This helps them to be engaged and motivated in their learning.  There is a regular exchange of information with parents to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides.  The childminder gains children's starting points from parents to meet their individual needs and interests from the start. Therefore, children settle well.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides them with healthy options at mealtimes and carefully considers their individual dietary needs.  Children's behaviour is good. This is because the childminder promotes positive behaviour well and uses clear explanations and guidance about their actions. Therefore, children develop important skills for future learning and relationships.

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This provision is good

 The childminder completes appropriate risk assessments and records any action taken as a result. This helps minimise hazards to children's safety.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder makes regular assessments of children's learning. However, these are not always exact and sharply focused to make consistently clear where children are in their development.  Children are not always able to make easy choices from the wide range of resources available, which means they are unable to fully extend their interests at such times.

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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

 strengthen the assessment procedures already in place in order to provide a more rigorous and accurate system to fully track children's progress  review the storage of resources to increase opportunities for children to make their own choices and lead their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at various times throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has taken active steps to keep up to date with current legislation and reflects this within her documentation. She knows the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder provides a written summary of progress for children between the age of two and three years and shares this with parents. This helps her identify any gaps in development early and put the appropriate support in place. The childminder uses the views of parents, children and other professionals to evaluate her practice and children's progress. This helps to provide better outcomes for children overall. The childminder attends regular training to increase her knowledge and skills and to improve her practice. For example, she now effectively promotes children's communication and language skills within everyday activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder uses the information from her observations well to plan for children's next stages in their development. She uses a wide range of vocabulary and asks questions to help children think for themselves. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning. The childminder interacts well with the children and listens carefully to their responses. Therefore, all of the children learn that their views are important and valued. The childminder provides positive praise and encouragement to build children's confidence and self-esteem. She reads to the children and uses interesting resources so that children can make links to the story. This helps children make connections with print and develop their early reading skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and enjoy their time with the childminder. This is because she provides them with a safe and welcoming environment. The childminder recognises when children need extra support and encouragement to boost their emotional well-being. She reminds children to share and take turns. This supports them to make their own decisions and play collaboratively ready for future learning. The childminder uses a range of resources and opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. This helps them to value and respect each other's differences. She makes good use of the local parks and groups, so children have daily opportunities to be physically active.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well. They learn new words quickly and progress well in their early mathematical development. They see connections with the marks they make as they develop their early writing skills, ready for their move to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307245 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 847462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers all-day care, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder receives funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She has a relevant childcare 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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