Mrs Linda Ellen Milligan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2015 30 November 2011

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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 demonstrates a desire to improve and develop professionally. She effectively evaluates her practice with the full support of the parents, ensuring that levels of teaching are good. Therefore, children make consistent progress in their learning.  The childminder has very close bonds with the children. Children are happy and confident in her care.  The childminder models positive behaviours for children. She supports them to cooperate and work as a team. Children behave well and show respect for one another.  The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors. She plans a range of exciting and challenging activities that motivate children to learn.  The childminder has strong relationships with the parents. She shares information on the children's learning to provide consistency and help parents to build on their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share detailed information with the partnering pre-school to help with a consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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

 strengthen the relationship with the partnering pre-school that children attend to share information on their current stage of development and next steps.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the setting.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records, planning and other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback provided on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has an effective system for monitoring the quality of teaching and the progress that children make. She quickly identifies children that require some additional help and works with parents to help them catch up quickly. The childminder is reflective. She has introduced daily journals for parents to provide consistency in the children's learning at the setting and home. The childminder has also implemented the use of sign language to help strengthen communication with the younger children. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach to her professional development. Training has heightened her awareness of maintaining a safe environment for children and how to manage their behaviour effectively. Children behave well and learn how to manage their own feeling and behaviours. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements robust procedures to protect children's welfare and has a secure knowledge of how to keep

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses good methods of teaching to extend the children's learning. She thoughtfully enables children to solve problems by presenting them with challenges. The childminder is flexible in her approach to teaching and skilfully adapts experiences in response to the children. Children are inspired and motivated to learn hence make good progress. The childminder plans exciting activities that challenge and meet the children's needs. Children access a wide range of resources that stimulate their learning both indoors and outdoors. The childminder frequently takes the children to the woods and moors to provide further opportunities to learn. Children enjoyed exploring leaves. The childminder skilfully used language, such as 'big', 'small', 'spiky', 'spotty', 'green', 'brown', 'orange' and 'red' to describe the leaves and effectively extended children's mathematical and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed a calm and nurturing environment in which the children are secure and happy. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the children's personal preferences, enabling her to meet all their needs. The childminder is effective at managing children's behaviour. Children work well as a team during tasks, such as tidying up. They are encouraged to resolve their own conflicts, share and take turns during play. Children learn to care for animals as they help the childminder to look after her pet chickens and tortoises. Children are independent learners; they wash their hands and feed themselves from a young age. They learn to make healthy food choices at snack times, which help to contribute to a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. Some children exceed the typical stages of development for their age in certain areas of learning. Children develop early reading, writing and mathematical skills and are well-prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107708 Local authority Buckinghamshire Inspection number 824843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The childminder's service is open from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday.

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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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Telephone number

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