Ceausu, Claudia Isabella Maria

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistant are positive role models. They provide praise and encouragement to aid children's self-confidence. Overall, children behave well, are considerate to others and play harmoniously together. Children are happy in the childminder's care. They demonstrate that they feel safe, as their emotional needs are well met by the childminder and her assistant. Effective settling-in processes are in place and the childminder knows the children very well. She confidently talks about their abilities, likes and dislikes, and family backgrounds. She recognises what children can already do and accurately identifies the next steps in their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She provides a running commentary, repeats simple words for younger children and asks older children questions to help develop their thinking skills. The childminder seeks the views of parents and others to help her improve

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The provision is good

her service. However, she does not fully consider ways to build upon her professional skills to further develop her teaching to a higher level and help children make even better progress in their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good improvements since the last inspection that have had a positive impact on outcomes for children. She demonstrates a good capacity to maintain ongoing improvement. For example, the childminder closely supervises her assistants and ensure they attend appropriate training such as safeguarding. n Children solve complex problems with a positive 'can-do' attitude. They persevere with tasks and sustain good concentration during activities. For example, children approach difficult jigsaws with resilience. They show good critical thinking skills and turn pieces around until they eventually slot into place. Children break down problems, carefully think through solutions and eventually succeed, taking pride in their achievements. They are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n Children are happy in both the childminder's and assistants care. They learn to treat each other with respect. Children grow in confidence and interact freely

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need to do better?

with adults. They form friendships with other children. n The childminder takes opportunities that arise to help children count, compare size and identify shape. She introduces mathematical language and supports children to calculate. For instance, when drawing dinosaurs, the childminder asks how many there are and which is the biggest. She supports the children to count and recognise colours while they draw. n Occasionally, the childminder does not fully consider younger children's age and ability during group activities to ensure that all children are involved and fully participating. For example, during a group cooking activity, younger children

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need to do better?

30 October 2019 walked around aimlessly, kicking the utensils. n Children's good health and hygiene are not always encouraged. This does not fully support their developing understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. For example, children are not encouraged to wash their hands before and after snack. However, water is available for the children to drink throughout the day. n Children have a safe and secure outdoor garden area, which supports their physical skills. n All children show good independence and key skills. For example, they are encouraged to put on their shoes and can put on and take off their coats. n Children learn about the wider world and what makes them similar to and different from others through well-planned activities the childminder provides. They learn about different cultures and celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Children are currently celebrating and learning

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about Halloween. n The childminder builds good relationships with parents. She keeps in regular contact throughout the day and shares photographs and observations of children's activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands how to identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns. The childminder can identify signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She has a detailed safeguarding policy and associated literature on this topic for her reference, if required. The assistant has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. He is aware of all policies and procedures around safeguarding and knows who to contact if he has concerns. Risk assessments are in place.

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should:

n focus professional development more precisely on enhancing teaching skills even further n review the organisation of group activities to ensure that children of all ages, especially younger children, are fully involved and participating, to further support their learning successfully n embed children's understanding of good hygiene practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467361 Local authority Ealing Inspection number 10090491 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 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in the London Borough of Ealing. She operates from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at various intervals during the inspection. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector took account of written comments from parents. n A sample of documentation was reviewed by the inspector, including the suitability checks for adults living and working at the childminder's setting. n The inspector observed both child-initiated and adult-led activities.

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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

30 October 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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