Calvert, Karen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 7 February 2011

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has comprehensive policies and procedures in place and confidently provides examples of activities that she will provide to promote children's learning.  The childminder is committed to continued professional development. She has completed a relevant childcare qualification since her last inspection.  The childminder has suitable assessment arrangements in place. She demonstrates that she understands how to monitor and track children's progress, and plan for their future development.  The childminder's home is welcoming and contains a wide variety of toys and resources for children to choose from.  The childminder understands how to establish caring relationships with children. She understands the importance of working in close partnerships with parents.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the procedure for

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The provision meets requirements

reporting concerns about children's welfare and regularly reviews guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder about her practice.  The inspector looked at documents that the childminder uses to support her in the smooth running of her setting, including policies and procedures.  The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding inside as well as the outside play space.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 320345 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 868654 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in the Chapel Allerton area of Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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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