Shaw, Suzanne Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2018 7 September 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows the children in her care well. She observes them, accurately assesses their starting points and regularly reviews their development. She plans exciting learning opportunities. These link to children's interests, next steps in learning and experiences of the wider world.  Children make good progress. They are developing the key skills in preparation for school. For example, they hold scissors and cut competently.  The childminder offers new children flexible patterns of settling-in sessions. Children are happy and confident. They receive lots of consistent praise and encouragement. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care their children receive.  The childminder has developed good relationships with staff at other settings that children attend. She exchanges information about children's needs, to help promote continuity in care and learning.  The childminder regularly gathers the views of parents and uses these to enhance her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has established positive partnerships with parents, she does not suggest different ways that they can extend their child's learning at home.  The childminder does not always help children to develop their awareness of hygienic practices.

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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

 share further ideas to help parents guide their children's learning at home  support children's growing awareness of everyday hygiene practices and how this contributes to their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children engaged in activities indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation that included planning, children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice. She actively seeks opportunities to develop her knowledge and teaching skills, which contributes to good outcomes for children. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to keep the children in her care safe, indoors and outdoors. She assesses potential risks to help ensure her home is safe for children. She understands how to recognise if a child is at risk and what procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder ensures her policies and procedures are robust and promote the safety of the children in her care. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts with the children well. She promotes their communication and language skills successfully. The childminder uses new words, for example, during a cutting and sticking activity. She introduces positional vocabulary and encourages children to stick items 'above', 'below' and 'next to'. Children then use the language correctly in their play. The childminder makes good use of the outdoors to enhance children's learning. For instance, children laugh and smile as they chase, catch and count bubbles floating in the air. Children explore and describe the texture of sand in their hands. They scoop sand with spades, fill containers and make sandcastles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model for children, who are well behaved and use good manners. Children play together cooperatively and show consideration for each other. The children have formed very close bonds with the childminder and they show that they feel safe with her. For example, they seek cuddles to show the childminder that they are ready for their sleep. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. For instance, she offers a range of fruit at snack time and she encourages children to try new tastes. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to play in the fresh air and to exercise. For example, she takes children on regular trips to local parks. Parents comment that they particularly like the amount of outdoor activities provided for their children. The childminder celebrates the diversity of the children who attend. For instance, they find out about and celebrate Burns Night. This supports their understanding of their

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop well and gain good skills to support their future learning. For instance, children learn to hold a pencil and make marks on paper. They are beginning to use the letter sounds in their name. Children use numbers in their play. They enjoy playing independently and they share toys with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY277611 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 1128949 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 8am until 3pm, during term time and school holidays. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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Telephone number

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