Tobin, Laura Marie

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2015 22 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The well-qualified childminder provides a very supportive and welcoming environment for children and she develops very close and positive relationships with them that promotes their sense of belonging and builds their self esteem.  The childminder provides activities according to children's interests that enhances their learning opportunities.  The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child. Policies and procedures underpin her good safeguarding practice, which helps to ensure children are kept safe from harm.  The childminder uses everyday events to teach children about good hygiene practice and to encourage children to think about their own health.  Daily discussions with parents helps the childminder to promote continuity of care for children.  The childminder regularly evaluates the service that she provides to identify the positive

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This provision is good

impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides children with fewer opportunities to enhance their imaginative skills.  Opportunities for communication with parents, in order to support learning and development at home have not yet been optimised.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to support children's imaginative skills  build on the existing system of communication with parents in order to further encourage all parents to support learning and development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a tour of the childminder's setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed observations of the children while they were engaged in activities.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can explore freely. She provides a range of toys and equipment to suit children's stage of development. The quality of teaching is good. Equipment is organised so children can choose what they want to play with. The childminder is skilful in her interaction with children, promoting their communication and language skills. As a result, children make good progress. Children enjoy playing in the childminder's garden where they have access to a range of resources to support their physical development. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to engage in high-quality role play to strengthen their creative development. The childminder completes learning profiles for children that she shares with parents. She records information about the care children have received as well as a summary of the activities they have taken part in. However, the system for sharing information on planned

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who attend. This is good

activities with parents is not fully established. As a result, the childminder does not always provide the optimum support to parents to further their child's learning and development at home.

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good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment and develops close relationships with children, which means they feel secure. The childminder ensures children know what is expected of them. This means they behave safely and responsibly. She acknowledges children's efforts and achievements with praise. Consequently, children feel good about themselves. Children have good opportunities to be active and engage in physical play to promote their good health. They socialise with other children and are well supported to develop their social skills ready to move on to nursery or school.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder reflects on the quality of the care and education she provides, and seeks the views of parents and children. As a result, she identifies areas for improvement and seeks to address them. She has addressed the recommendations of the previous inspection resulting in more robust risk assessment. The childminder is committed to attending training to improve her practice. She monitors how well the children are doing in their learning to give her a good overview of any gaps in achievement. Effective partnerships with other settings help to maintain continuity for children at the childminder's home and at nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349201 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 873485 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Seacroft, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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