Foy, Tammy Marie

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content and quickly settle into the childminder's routine. They receive a warm welcome from the childminder, who knows them extremely well. She has created a respectful environment where children have opportunities to explore their emotions. For instance, children listen intently to a story that inspires them to reflect on their feelings. The childminder provides props, which help bring the story to life and supports the youngest children to remain engaged. She encourages the children to talk about how they are feeling and demonstrate various emotions by facial expressions. The childminder is generous with the praise she gives children, which promotes their well-being. Children's personal, social and emotional development is supported well, and they develop an awareness of how to self-regulate.

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The provision is good

Children are curious and active in their learning. They are inquisitive and seek to find out more by asking questions. They are comfortable in the childminder's care and generally behave well. Children have daily access to the outdoors and go on regular trips to the local park and shops. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use public transport, such as buses and trains. Children are learning that they are part of the community and develop a good understanding of the world that they live in.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates good leadership and management. She is reflective and continually seeks improvement by requesting regular feedback from parents. The childminder has good oversight of her provision. She understands her strengths and has action plans in place for areas she would like to develop even further, such as additional training. She understands the benefits this has for children's overall development. n The curriculum in place is well designed to support children's current interests and developmental needs. The childminder implements the intended learning well through planned activities and her day-to-day provision. She is currently supporting children to build on their physical development skills. For example, non-walking children receive good support as they cruise around the furniture. The childminder helps them to further develop their leg muscles by encouraging them to pull themselves to a standing position. She stays close by to offer

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need to do better?

support if needed. This helps children feel safe and builds their confidence. n Overall, the childminder manages children's behaviour well. Children are polite and mostly listen to what she tells them. The childminder will often refer to the golden rules she has displayed and remind children not to climb and run indoors. However, she does not always give clear instructions for children to follow when carrying out expected tasks within the daily routine. For instance, the

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19 February 2025 childminder gives unclear directions when asking children to tidy up at transition times in the day. As a result, some children listen and help while others carry on playing. This does not fully support the children to understand what is expected of them. n Children are developing a love of books. The childminder reads to children in a way that draws them in and captures their attention. Children listen with interest. The childminder teaches children to handle books with care. She encourages the children to turn the pages as she reads. Additionally, she runs her finger along the print while reading stories. This helps children understand that print carries meaning and information can be retrieved from books. n On the whole, children are learning to make healthy life choices. The childminder talks to them about the benefits of drinking water and eating fruit and vegetables. They sit together and share back-and-forth interactions at

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mealtimes. They enjoy this social time and learn good conversational skills. However, the childminder does not always support children to develop healthy habits, such as washing their hands before they sit down to eat. At these times, good hygiene procedures are not fully promoted. n The childminder completes ongoing risk assessments. This is to ensure the environment is safe for children as they play and explore. She regularly practises the fire evacuation procedures with children and teaches them road safety on outings. Children learn good safety protocols and how to manage risks themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n support children to know what is expected of them during all parts of the daily routine to help them maintain their good behaviour and positive attitudes n strengthen hygiene routines, such as hand washing, to further promote good self-care skills for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2702556 Local authority Surrey Inspection number 10375905 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Knaphill, Surrey. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 qualification. She provides government funded early years places.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

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