Calvert, Katrina Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2015 24 March 2010

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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 Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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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

 Children are exceptionally happy, confident and settled. This is because the childminder, co-childminder and their assistant value and respect each child's uniqueness. They get to know children very well and playfully engage with them, in order to develop positive relationships.  The childminder monitors children's progress well, through observation and assessment. As a result, activities are purposeful and support children to make good progress towards the early learning goals.  Children engage in a wide range of interesting and challenging learning experiences. Therefore, they develop positive attitudes to learning and are prepared well for future learning.  The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification, which has undoubtedly enhanced her ability to teach. She uses research and training to ensure that all requirements are implemented extremely well.  Children's health and safety are given the utmost priority. The childminder has a secure

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This provision is good

knowledge of child protection procedures and knows how to respond to concerns. She uses risk assessments superbly to underpin her safe working practices.  Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder uses innovative ways of exchanging information with them to complement teaching in both the setting and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's outdoor area is less effectively planned to maximise learning opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors.  On occasion, younger children are not fully engaged and listening during group story sessions.

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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

 provide even more rich and varied learning opportunities in the outdoor area to maximise learning for children who prefer to play outdoors  enhance opportunities to promote younger children's listening and attention skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor play areas and spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector toured the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household, children's development records and a sample of policies.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation form and improvement plan.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector considered the views of parents, provided through written feedback.

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who attend. This is good

Children benefit from a wide range of stimulating learning experiences that are well matched to their individual needs. They work creatively and solve simple practical problems because the childminder provides guidance, without doing things for them. The childminder promotes children's language well, by engaging them in conversation and skilfully asking questions to stimulate their thinking. Children learn mathematical skills through the way that the childminder incorporates shape, size and counting into her teaching. This prepares them well for their future move on to school. Children benefit from a well-planned indoor environment that supports them to explore freely and follow their own interests. However, children who prefer to play outdoors are not provided with an extensive range of activities to stimulate and extend their overall learning. Children persist in activities because the childminder extends their learning through her playful

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who attend. This is good

interactions. She works with children both individually and in groups to model and teach social skills. However, the childminder does not always consider the abilities and size of the group during some group sessions. Consequently, on occasion younger children are not fully engaged and listening to extend their learning.

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outstanding

Children's happiness, safety and well-being are given the utmost priority. The childminder uses every available opportunity to promote children's understanding of how to keep themselves safe and healthy. For example, the childminder discusses healthy eating as children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals. She provides a clear explanation of how to handle tools safely and reinforces children's excellent understanding of safety procedures through positive reinforcement and praise. Children play harmoniously together and learn to share resources and take turns fairly. The childminder provides superb opportunities for children to make choices and be independent. Consequently, children are extremely confident and eager to explore. Exceptional links with schools and other settings ensure continuity of children's care and learning.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements, and implements highly effective policies and procedures to underpin her good practice. She is committed and has an uncompromising drive to offer children the best possible opportunities. She uses self-evaluation very well to identify strengths and weaknesses in practice and to drive improvement. Feedback is sought from parents, children and other professionals, which ensures that planned developments are relevant. The childminder monitors her assistants practice well, by observing her interactions and providing critical feedback. She works very closely with her co-childminder to review and evaluate the delivery of educational programmes. This ensures that teaching is of good quality and meets the needs of children in their care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399640 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 860085 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Moortown, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and an assistant. The childminder holds a level 2 childcare qualification.

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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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