Cottrell, Alicia

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first. She possesses a secure knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder understands the procedures to follow in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder has secure systems in place to ensure the ongoing suitability of household members, premises and resources that children access. She carries out daily checks to make sure that children can safely learn and play in her setting. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of building positive relationships. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and external professionals to support children to reach their full potential and achieve positive outcomes. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of child development and

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the early years curriculum. She understands the importance of carrying out regular assessments and observations of children. The childminder explains she will use this information to plan a curriculum that enables children to build on their existing skills and knowledge across all areas of the curriculum. n The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and external professionals to plan a provision and curriculum that are tailored to meeting children's individual needs and help them to make progress. n The childminder is passionate and committed to developing her skills and knowledge by accessing additional training. She accesses training to enhance her safeguarding knowledge to keep children safe from risk of harm and keep up to date with mandatory training. In addition, the childminder attends training

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related to different areas of the curriculum. She explains that she wants to acquire knowledge that enables her to plan a broad and balanced curriculum that factors in children's interests. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates her commitment in supporting children to develop healthy habits and healthy attitudes. For example, she explains how she will develop children's understanding of healthy food, drink, oral hygiene and how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder explains that she frequently reviews the provision on offer, including her practice. She explains how she will evaluate the curriculum to ensure it has a positive impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of supporting children in her care to settle in well. She gives examples of working effectively in partnership with parents to facilitate a smooth transition for children.

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This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder shows a suitable understanding of how to support children to develop positive attitudes and behaviour. She describes the importance of reinforcing positive behaviour to help children to learn to self- regulate effectively.

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This provision meets requirements

27 September 2024 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307245 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10354813 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 7 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

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

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector had discussions to help the inspector understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder communicates with parents about their child's development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 September 2024 We carried out this inspection 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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