Cork, Amanda

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 20 September 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The experienced childminder has an excellent understanding of how children learn. She provides a rich selection of resources and an extensive range of very high-quality experiences that engage children's interest and curiosity. As a result, children are keen learners who are very eager to explore and investigate.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children are robust. She uses every opportunity to promote children's learning, and she keeps a very clear focus on their individual interests so that children make very rapid progress in all areas.  Children's individual needs are exceptionally well met. There are excellent arrangements for working with parents and sharing information with them.  The childminder checks her provision very precisely to identify strengths and set targets for improvement. She has a strong commitment to maintaining very high standards and driving continuous improvement in the outcomes 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

 continue to strengthen opportunities for younger children to develop their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector observed the childminder playing with the children.  The inspector discussed activities with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies, looked at children's records and checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.  The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written responses.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about their welfare. She thoroughly checks and monitors each child's progress, ensuring any gaps in their learning are accurately identified and their needs quickly met. The childminder is extremely well motivated to provide the highest quality care and learning for children. She has used training opportunities very successfully to improve her understanding of how children learn and develop. This enables her to provide superb care and teaching to achieve the best outcomes for children. She reflects well on her practice and sets targets for improvement. For example, she aims to provide even more opportunities for younger children to strengthen their already good physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses planned and incidental situations exceptionally well to build on children's interests and extend their learning. Children learn to think creatively and critically. They begin to solve problems by thinking things through and planning ahead. For example, when given a wide choice of tools to use with their playdough, children took time to consider which tools would be the best to use to make the different shapes and textures they were aiming for. Children also planned how to construct a high tower of toy bricks, recognising a need for foundations to keep the structure steady and balanced. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at extending the children's language. For example, she introduces them to a wide range of new words to help children describe what they do, to improve and expand their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and secure in the childminder's care. She provides children with lots of encouragement to test their ideas and to persevere. She praises children for their efforts, giving them confidence in their own abilities. Children learn about a range of different cultures and traditions, which helps to support their learning about the wider world beyond their own experience. Children have plenty of opportunities to learn which nutritious foods, hygiene practices and physical activities contribute to a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides excellent support for children to develop strong independence, and she encourages them to manage their own safety. For example, she asks children to tidy up after each activity, reminding them that this helps to prevent accidents.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children quickly develop very strong early mathematics skills. They use an exceptionally wide range of language to describe what they are doing as they play. Children become highly effective, independent learners with a strong spirit of curiosity. They are exceptionally well behaved, socially skilled and polite. Children are thoroughly delighted with their achievements and quickly develop the skills and the self-assurance they need for moving on to the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252135 Local authority Wokingham Inspection number 990119 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Finchampstead, Berkshire. The childminder works weekdays from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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