Cottrell, Alicia

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date 15 September 2015

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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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The provision is good

n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She encourages children to participate when introducing new words during story times. n Parents share very positive views about the service that the childminder provides. They value the information she regularly shares. The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. For example, parents appreciate receiving useful tips to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that develops their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy regular outdoor exercise. They have fun growing fruit and preparing them for mealtimes. n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years foundation stage. She carefully plans a wide range of activities which follows children's interests, and links

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The provision is good

well with the other settings children attend, such as nursery. n The childminder communicates high expectations of her service. She uses feedback from parents to evaluate her practice. For example, following parents' comments, she suggests different methods to enable appropriate opportunities for discussion and feedback. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that the environment is challenging.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to continually develop her teaching practice.

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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 strengthen the plans for professional development to help extend knowledge, skills and teaching practices even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written feedback. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection and carried out a joint observation. She discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is aware of the signs of abuse and her duty to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is vigilant during off-site activities. She is ambitious and values childminder network support to maintain and build on her good standards of care and teaching. The childminder regularly attends childminder network meetings to share information and receive updates. This enables her to review her practice. For instance, she uses the information shared following a recent meeting with a professional fire officer to evaluate fire procedures within the home. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments of children. She effectively monitors individual progress ensuring appropriate interventions are secured so children receive the support they need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder contributes well to the development of children's early mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to explore size and shape when they organise, stack and sort cube shape sorters. The childminder observes children while they play, and plans the next steps in learning around their interests, which supports them to make progress. She creates opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience. For example, the children enjoy trips into London to observe different cultures. Parents share information about their children's learning at home. They appreciate the social development their children make during off-site activities with the childminder. The childminder works with the nursery following topics and themes. For instance, she supports older children as they learn to match letters to sounds, focusing on the 'D' sound as they enjoy their favourite book

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder provides a stimulating environment, indoors and outside. This encourages children to be interested and inquisitive. Children learn about the natural environment using a wide range of activities. For example, they grow herbs and vegetables. Children help to care for the garden and watch things grow. They learn about life cycles and understand the important part insects play in nature. Children behave extremely well, and feel safe and secure. The childminder helps children develop their understanding of how to keep themselves safe. Children learn how to manage risks as they explore the environment. Consequently, they are confident when they observe the bees in the lavender and discuss how pollen works. Children enjoy nutritious healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children learn to manage tasks for themselves to build their independence. Children engage well in their play and confidently make their own choices. From a young age, they are enthusiastic learners who concentrate for long periods. For instance, they enjoy challenging activities and helping to pack away until they feel tasks are completed. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of development and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307245 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064544 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates term time only, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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