Aka-Kokodoko, Georgette

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for all children. She promotes children's home languages, which fosters inclusivity. Parents and carers agree that their children are happy in this setting. The childminder also teaches children how to play safely, indoors and outdoors. For instance, she encourages children to be careful and focused when using the stairs. Children consistently demonstrate good behaviour, such as being polite to the childminder. This includes asking for permission before leaving the table after lunch. Children enjoy receiving plenty of cuddles and refer to the childminder as 'nanny'. This highlights the close relationships children have developed with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is age appropriate and ambitious. She has identified the skills that children need to develop next in preparation for school. The childminder reads storybooks to children and uses words, such as 'plague' and 'healthy', to extend their vocabulary. Older children use a wide range of words, while younger ones babble enthusiastically to express themselves. Additionally, the childminder organises regular outings, including trips to playgroups and the local library. She plans these learning opportunities to develop children's social skills and understanding of their surroundings. As a result, children gain high levels of self- esteem, which benefits their interactions with others.

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need to do better?

n One of the childminder's key strengths is being an excellent role model for children. She is kind, approachable and sets clear boundaries. Children respond with respect, displaying good manners and playing harmoniously. n Parents have positive things to say about the childminder. They highlight how the childminder observes and assesses their children's learning, to help them to make good progress from their starting points. This includes children who are disadvantaged and receive funding. For instance, parents have observed that their children have developed high levels of self-confidence since joining the setting. Additionally, they comment their children have become sociable and independent learners. n Overall, the childminder has high expectations for children's communication and language skills. She teaches older children to engage in conversations and express their views. Children enjoy recalling previous experiences, such as visits

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need to do better?

to a dentist. They learn about good oral hygiene practices. However, occasionally, the childminder does not consider how unnecessary background noise, such as music from the radio, affects children's listening skills. n The childminder has a strong understanding of children's care needs. She quickly notices when children become tired and need to rest. The childminder organises sleeping arrangements for these children to support their health and

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need to do better?

29 April 2025 development. The childminder's attentiveness meets children's care needs effectively, especially benefiting the younger children. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has enhanced her curriculum for mathematics. She uses every opportunity to incorporate numbers, promoting children's mathematical skills. Older children learn to count from one to 10 and beyond. n Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well. She plans to improve the use of pictures to help children to recall previous activities. However, the childminder does not involve parents in her self-evaluation process. This limits her ability to evaluate her setting as comprehensively as possible. n Children enjoy various outdoor opportunities. They strengthen their large muscles while using ride-on toys. Children negotiate rules for racing games and cheer each other on. They show stamina and strong physical skills. Children are

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motivated to play. n The childminder supports her assistants effectively by ensuring they complete mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. This keeps their knowledge of how to keep children safe up to date. The childminder also participates in webinars to enhance her teaching skills. Recently, she updated her understanding of managing children's behaviour positively. This has strengthened her knowledge and practice. n The childminder promotes children's good health. For example, she teaches children to wipe their noses to help to reduce the spread of infection. She also emphasises the importance of washing hands before handling food. Additionally, the childminder ensures that children dress appropriately for the weather to keep them safe. Children learn to wear sun hats and sunglasses to protect themselves from the sun during warm weather.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n consider the impact of unnecessary background noise on children's listening skills n involve parents as part of the self-evaluation process to strengthen continuous improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555514 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10380891 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 7 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care to children each weekday, from 8am until 6pm, throughout most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and works with assistants. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her setting and explained how she plans her curriculum. n The inspector observed children playing, indoors and outdoors. n The childminder evaluated a planned activity with the inspector. n Parents spoke with the inspector in person and on the telephone to give their views on the quality of the provision. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

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