Calvert, Katrina Louise

Inspection date 7 September 2018 Previous inspection date 13 July 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has a wonderful relationship with children and their families. She gathers key information about children's interests and what they can already do when they first start at the setting. The childminder uses this information to create a familiar environment which helps children to settle rapidly. n Children benefit from the range of outings they attend in the local and wider community. They develop a strong sense of themselves, as they learn about the differences between people and communities. Children are very confident and sociable. n The childminder and her co-childminder expertly plan the indoor and outdoor play areas. Children thoroughly enjoy the provision and activities planned for them, and are fully engaged in their learning. n Children make good rates of progress from their starting points. The childminder monitors their learning and development particularly well. She has recently

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This provision is good

implemented a new system to record children's progress. The childminder regularly shares this information with parents and together, they plan effective next step learning targets for children.

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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

n focus more precisely on identifying ways to continually maintain and even further raise the already good quality of teaching and learning to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed child protection policies and procedures and other records relating to health and safety. She reviewed suitability checks and records for all those living and working on the premises aged 16 years and over.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended extended safeguarding training and shares key information with the co-childminder and her assistants. The childminder has implemented robust safeguarding policies and procedures, which help to ensure the appropriate action would be followed should there be a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder and her co-childminder are vigilant and safety conscious and children benefit from the safe and welcoming environment. The childminder and co-childminder complete daily risk assessments and regularly review the areas children access to ensure these are safe and suitable. They identify ways to further improve the quality of the provision and include these in their improvement plans. For example, children have benefited from the improved layout in the indoor play area, where they can independently access a broader range of resources to use in their play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder meticulously tracks and monitors children's progress. She uses this information to identify any gaps in their learning and carefully considers their individual needs in the provision's plans. Children are willing to have a go and explore new ideas during fun and engaging activities. For example, the childminder uses interactive resources as she reads stories. Older children confidently recall main themes and consider what will happen next. Younger children develop their language skills as they repeat key phrases. They learn to use programmable equipment, as they press buttons and pull leavers during key parts of the story. The childminder supports children's exploration very well. She listens carefully to the questions children ask and sensitively extends on their learning, for example, by explaining why it is harder to blow solid structures down. Children test their own ideas as they build structures using blocks and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

compare the differences between other props used during the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well. The childminder and co-childminder consistently reinforce expectations and clear boundaries for children's behaviour. Children learn to be kind, caring and considerate to one another. They relish in the praise they receive for their good work and ideas. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy from an early stage. They are served a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables during meals and snack times. Children benefit from the fresh air and exercise they receive during the many outings they take. For example, they explore local nature reserves and visit animal sanctuaries. They develop a strong sense of their environment, as they regularly attend education and community centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good rates of progress according to their age and stage of development. Younger children thoroughly enjoy exploring and independently selecting sensory items to use in their play. They enjoy singing rhymes and following actions during number songs. Older children develop their early writing skills, for example, as they learn to write their own names. Children are well prepared for their next stages of learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399640 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10064303 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 21 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She opens her setting from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family and bank holidays. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder, and has two registered assistants. The childminder holds a level 2 childcare qualification. The childminder offers early education funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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