Kone, Koura

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 15 March 2016

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her practice well. She seeks feedback from parents to help her further improve her setting. Since the last inspection, she has increased opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. For instance, children visit the park with her to learn about wildlife and seasonal changes. n Parents are complimentary about the care that their children receive. The childminder has good systems in place to support children's emotional and welfare needs when they join her setting. She seeks information from parents to help her plan for children's care needs and routines. This helps children to settle in well. n Children use their imaginations well as they enjoy pretending to be doctors, caring for their 'babies'. The childminder uses this as an opportunity to broaden children's knowledge. She teaches them the names of the different medical instruments and how they are used to monitor our health.

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This provision is good

n Children develop secure physical skills as they practise using their large and small muscle movements. They learn to move their bodies in different ways as they dance and move to music, and become increasingly skilled at managing fastenings on clothing. n The childminder does not precisely focus her professional development on raising the quality of teaching further. n Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's knowledge of numbers, shapes and measurements.

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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 seek further professional development opportunities and use the knowledge gained to help further raise the good quality of teaching n strengthen the teaching of mathematics, to further enhance children's understanding of numbers, shapes and measurements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and discussed these with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder makes sure that her knowledge and training meets current welfare requirements. She has a good understanding of a broad range of safeguarding issues and maintains a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. She regularly checks her home and resources to ensure they are safe for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm and understands the procedures to follow should she have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents and staff at schools that children also attend. She ensures that they share important information about children, to support good continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes and monitors children's progress to identify what they need to learn next. She takes account of children's preferences to help her plan activities that are stimulating and interesting to them. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. For example, she shares photographs and written observations of children's learning with them, so that they know what their children are enjoying and achieving. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she introduces them to new words as they look at books together, to help expand their vocabularies. Where children learn English as an additional language, the childminder provides opportunities for them to hear and use words in their home languages. This helps them to feel included and contributes to their good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm, trusting relationships with children. She offers cuddles and reassurance when needed and responds to children's individual needs, such as providing opportunities for them to rest or sleep when they feel tired. The childminder offers gentle guidance about expectations to help children learn good social skills. She provides plenty of encouragement and praise to promote their good behaviour and boost their self-esteem. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's physical health effectively. She ensures that children have opportunities to exercise and play outdoors daily. She provides healthy snacks for children and works with parents to ensure that children have nutritious and well-balanced meals during the day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They concentrate well and persevere at tasks that interest them. For instance, toddlers learn how to control their small-muscle movements as they dress and undress dolls. They begin to hold pencils correctly and practise making marks. Children gain good independence skills. They learn how to put on their coats and tidy away toys and resources when they have finished playing. Children gain a good range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY358410 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064591 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 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 2.

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Registers

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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