Ceausu, Claudia Isabella Maria

Inspection date 7 December 2018 Previous inspection date 25 April 2014

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Previous inspection: Not Met (with actions)

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not monitor her assistant's practice effectively enough, resulting in variable support for children's learning. n The childminder does not make good use of observations and assessments to ensure she plans a variety of activities that are challenging for the children. Children do not make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not evaluate the provision rigorously enough, to identify and address weaknesses in teaching practice.

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It has the following strengths

n Partnerships with parents are positive. Parents feel informed about the care and learning that their children receive. They appreciate the 'homely' environment, which benefits their children's emotional well-being. n The childminder works alongside her assistant to supervise children appropriately. n The childminder and her assistant form close relationships with the children. They welcome children warmly to the setting. Children separate confidently from their parents. n Children have some opportunities to hear and use other languages, such as French, which helps to raise their awareness of the wider world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date support assistants in developing their knowledge, effectiveness and practice to ensure that children receive consistently good-quality teaching 11/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make effective use of observations and assessments to plan a broad range of interesting and challenging learning experiences, to help children make consistently good progress in their learning. 11/01/2019

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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 evaluate the quality of the provision rigorously to identify all areas that require improvement to raise outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant. n The inspector spoke with parents to obtain their views about the service they receive. n The inspector checked a sample of documents, including records relating to the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, safeguarding procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not focused enough to identify all areas for improvement. For example, she does not offer her assistant effective coaching and training to ensure they are confident in delivering consistently good-quality teaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a sufficient understanding of child protection issues, including how to report any concerns to protect children's welfare. The childminder follows appropriate recruitment procedures to check her assistant's suitability to work with children. The childminder has completed mandatory training and reads relevant materials to improve her skills and practice. For instance, after completing online research, she has increased her knowledge of how to support children's good diet and their developing independence more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make effective use of the information gained from observations and assessments to help her plan a range of activities that are suitably challenging. During role play, for example, the childminder does not build on and extend children's play well enough to maintain their focus and stimulate their imagination. Children become restless and start to distract others. This hinders the progress that children make in their learning. That said, children have some access to suitable toys and resources. They enjoy listening to age-appropriate stories and use numbers spontaneously. This contributes towards developing children's language and early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weaknesses in leadership and teaching mean that children's personal development is not consistently well supported. Nonetheless, children have some opportunities to develop their physical abilities, inside and outside. For instance, children have a wonderful time as they practise different movements and exercise their whole bodies. Young children clap their hands enthusiastically and develop skills, such as coordination. The childminder follows appropriate procedures for dealing with complaints from parents. She seeks parental permission, so children can take part in outings. The childminder checks that first-aid boxes contain the necessary contents for use with children. She has obtained relevant public liability insurance, as required.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Younger and older children do not gain all the important skills that they need for the next stage of their education. For example, they do not consistently benefit from the activities on offer because these lack variety and sufficient challenge to keep them motivated to learn. Some activities are unimaginative and do not effectively capture children's interests. Despite this, children are generally independent in what they do and enjoy the company of their peers and adults. They learn to use kind words and behave appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467361 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10083077 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 April 2014

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The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She offers her service from, 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday and some weekends. The childminder works with assistants.

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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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