Tobin, Laura Marie

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

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They are secure in their familiar routines. Children have free access to the rooms used within the setting and explore these with interest. The childminder plans carefully to support children's language. She places a strong emphasis on books and singing. This focus is having a clear impact on children's language. Children confidently join in with repeated sentences from familiar stories and sing along to some songs.

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The provision is good

The childminder models positive behaviour for children. Even the youngest children understand the concepts of turn taking and sharing. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure behaviour management is consistent. She is quick to praise children when they achieve their goals, such as when babies pull themselves up to standing with the furniture. Children form secure attachments with the childminder and will seek her out for comfort when needed.

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The provision is good

Parents do not come into the childminder's home when dropping off or collecting their children, to help maintain safe social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder ensures she discusses all aspects of children's care and learning with parents in other ways These include regular messaging and sending photos electronically. She regularly shares assessments, such as the progress check for children aged two years.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good knowledge of where children are in their learning, the progress they have made and what they need to help them move forward. This enables her to recognise promptly if there are any gaps in their learning, and use strategies to ensure that these gaps are swiftly closed. n Children's independence is promoted well. The childminder encourages older children to develop self-help with toileting and handwashing. She works in good partnership with parents on their children's toilet training. Children's independence is further developed when they help to carry out tasks, such as putting their toys away and cleaning the table before mealtimes. n Children are motivated and show determination as they explore how things work. For instance, they push and turn buttons on electronic toys to hear sounds and see flashing lights. They have good opportunities to explore technology as they play.

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need to do better?

n Children develop their skills well. They experiment and follow their ideas. They concentrate well on things that interest them. Young children eagerly experiment with play dough. Children develop their ability to use their hands and strength effectively as they use tools to make marks and create changes to the

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need to do better?

27 January 2022 play dough. n Children are taken on regular visits to support their physical development and to gain confidence in different social settings. The childminder takes them to local parks and soft-play centres, and they attend age-appropriate groups. Children gain a good understanding of the world. For instance, they make frequent visits to their allotment, where they play an active role in looking after the vegetables and flowers they grow. Children also learn how to treat and respect the pet dogs. For example, children learn to be gentle with them and to leave them alone when they go to lie down in their beds. n The experienced childminder is keen to continue to improve her service. She is committed to gathering the parents' views and improving her practice. For instance, she regularly gathers the views of parents through questionnaires to help her evaluate the service she provides. n The childminder has a good relationship with local schools. However, she has

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need to do better?

not yet explored how she can further share and collect information about children's learning and development with other settings that children attend. n The childminder encourages children to follow healthy lifestyles. For example, children discuss brushing their teeth and participate in gym classes. However, she does not consistently ensure that all snacks provided by parents are healthy and nutritious. This means that children are not receiving consistent messages about healthy eating. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are extremely positive about the care that their children receive. They comment on the homely environment. The childminder provides good ways for parents to support their child's learning, for instance by suggesting activities for parents to do with their child at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and how to protect children in her care. She is aware of the signs that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Furthermore, the childminder has a good knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and where to report any concerns. Daily assessments mean that she is able to identify and minimise any risks to children. The childminder helps children to learn about safety matters. For example, she reminds them to be careful when throwing balls to each other. This means that children play safely in the environment.

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should:

n extend relationships with other settings that children attend to develop a shared approach to supporting children's learning and development

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should:

27 January 2022 n encourage parents to support their children's well-being by providing healthy packed lunches and drinks to be consumed at the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349201 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064292 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 10 Date of previous inspection 3 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Seacroft, Leeds. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

27 January 2022 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

27 January 2022 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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