Tamakloe-Bonaca, Gertrude Kokui

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2015 12 January 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children are motivated in their learning. They actively engage in the well-planned activities and play opportunities. As a result, children make good progress in all areas of their learning and development.  The childminder completes thorough observations and assessments and devises individual plans that take into account children's abilities and interests. Parents are fully involved in this process and confidently share information about their children's learning at home.  The childminder places a high emphasis on keeping children safe in the welcoming environment. She has good procedures to follow in the event of a concern with children's welfare.  The childminder has good methods to monitor and evaluate her provision to enable her to identify her strengths and areas to improve. This process involves parents and children and their views are valued.  The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles. They participate

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This provision is good

in cooking and learn about nutritious snacks and meals. They grow carrots and tomatoes. Children benefit from regular outings to the common to play and exercise in the fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder includes all children in planned activities. However, she does not always provide younger children with visual prompts, or older children with written instructions, to enhance their learning.

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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

 provide additional resources to extend planned activities and enhance children's understanding, whatever their age and stage of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children in the home.  The inspector looked at the toys, resources and equipment available for children's use.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's learning records and training certificates, and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good teaching methods to support children in their learning. She shows a genuine interest in what they are saying and doing and plans activities that motivate children well. For example, they listen to a story about a pancake and the childminder extends their learning by encouraging children to make their own pancakes. They use different ingredients, such as cinnamon, and children talk about how it makes the pancakes taste sweet. However, the childminder does not always use pictures and written recipes to reinforce their understanding and further promote their literacy skills. Parents are involved in their children's learning as the childminder provides them with detailed written records and encourages them to make comments about their children's learning at home. Consequently, the childminder is able to provide parents with an accurate assessment of their children's progress. Children are well prepared for the next

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who attend. This is good

stage in their learning or the move to school

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good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder. They feel safe and secure in her welcoming environment, and are confident to choose from the wide range of toys available. The childminder's garden provides a wealth of learning opportunities, such as bird watching using binoculars, and magnifying glasses to investigate bugs. Children behave well and respond to the childminder's good use of praise and encouragement. She praises their 'good listening' and provides effective prompts to help children recognise when it is their turn. For example, the childminder provides each of them with a sand timer to help children to take turns mixing the batter. As a result, children wait patiently for their turn. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. When they go on outings, they talk about road safety and keeping safe at the park.

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provision is good

The childminder has made good progress since her last inspection. She has increased the resources that help the children learn to respect and value others, including books and role play equipment. She employs an assistant to help her care for the children. The childminder monitors her assistant's performance and encourages them to attend training to enable them to fulfil their role. The childminder has good methods to monitor children's progress, which involve parents and other early years settings that the children attend. This means she has a consistent approach and supports children in making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367855 Local authority Kingston upon Thames Inspection number 1004117 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Kingston Vale, in the Royal Borough of Kingston-upon-Thames. The childminder works all year round.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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