Janion, Jacqueline

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2016 20 November 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is a good role model for children. She encourages them to share, take turns and use appropriate manners. The childminder praises children for their efforts and their behaviour is managed well.  There is a strong commitment from the childminder to improving the quality of the setting and outcomes for children. Areas for improvement have been identified and previous actions and recommendations have been effectively addressed since the last inspection.  Children develop positive relationships with the childminder. She is kind and caring and children feel safe and secure in her home. Good settling-in procedures are in place. This helps children to settle quickly and supports the childminder to meet all their individual needs very well. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder is qualified and has attended a range of additional training to update her skills and knowledge since the last inspection. This has contributed to

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This provision is good

improvements in children's development and the quality of the childminder's setting overall.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, strategies to share information and help parents contribute to their child's learning are not effective.  The childminder does not fully consider how resources are organised to enable children to continually explore their own ideas.

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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

 refine the arrangements to share information with parents and help support them more effectively to contribute to their child's learning and development  evaluate and develop the organisation of resources that enable children to explore their own play and learning ideas more freely.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household and looked at a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and self- evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.  The inspector viewed the premises, toys and equipment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The premises is safe and she supervises children well. She has well-written policies and procedures that she follows to support and underpin children's safety within her home. The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working with other professionals, such as teachers and health visitors. She maintains good partnerships with other childminders, shares ideas and keeps abreast of any changes in legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children. Effective systems for recording and monitoring their progress and development are in place. This helps the childminder to plan activities which build on children's existing skills, knowledge and interests. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder talks to children as they play and extends their communication and language skills. She encourages younger children to repeat new words, such as truck and tractor. The childminder asks appropriate questions, encourages children to explain how objects feel and gives explanations of how things operate. This helps to support children's understanding and thinking skills. Simple mathematical concepts are introduced to younger children. They count, compare size and learn language, such as big, small and more.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have good relationships with the childminder and she is responsive to their needs. This helps them form secure attachments and successfully promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder takes children to local playgroups. This helps support them to develop appropriate social skills and confidence and motivation in group situations. Children visit places within their local community, such as local parks and places of interest in the area. These outings build on their knowledge of the community they live in. They also help support children's physical skills and keep them active. The childminder provides healthy snacks which help children to develop an awareness of a healthy lifestyle. Children follow good hygiene routines and the childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy and show high levels of concentration and determination. They embrace new challenges and are willing to have a go. For example, when they use scissors independently. Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They gain the skills that will prepare them for their next stage of learning or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462180 Local authority Halton Inspection number 1043426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives in the Runcorn area of Cheshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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