Brown, Laura Kate

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

The childminder welcomes children into the setting, where she works alongside her co-childminder. Children are happy and enjoy exploring this safe and relaxed environment. The childminder knows children well and recognises where she can support children's learning even further, for instance supporting their physical development from a young age. Children demonstrate great independence as they wash their hands and eat lunch themselves. The childminder encourages children to wipe their own noses and clean their own faces, developing important skills in preparation for school.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a range of interesting learning opportunities that spark children's curiosity. Children thoroughly enjoy reading, mark making and exploring the outdoor environment, where they demonstrate their positive attitudes to learning, joining in and asking questions to find out more.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides various outings for children to enhance their experiences and help them gain a wider understanding of their local community and the world in which they live. She plans opportunities such as visits to the shops, group classes and zoos to help children learn important social interactions and expectations. This supports children's good behaviours and continued growing confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has implemented a well-sequenced curriculum that focuses on building strong foundations for children's future learning. Children learn important language skills, develop physical strength and build strong relationships. The childminder sequences this well and weaves in vital opportunities for children to learn basic mathematics and literacy skills, prior to starting school. n The childminder is passionate about teaching children about their environment and how to look after it. Children learn about recycling, and the childminder talks to them about why this is important and how they can help. This supports children's growing understanding of the environment and how to look after their planet. n Children's early mark-making skills are promoted through a variety of learning opportunities. The childminder provides a range of resources both indoors and outdoors. Children thoroughly enjoy drawing with the chalks on the patio, and

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need to do better?

the childminder models different letters as she writes. Children show interest in early mark making and begin to give meaning to their artwork. n The childminder provides a range of learning opportunities to extend children's skills and knowledge. However, at times, the organisation and planning of these

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need to do better?

21 July 2025 activities do not fully support children's high-level engagement and focus, so they benefit from the highest standard of learning. n Children develop a love of reading and often find books to look at independently. The childminder joins children in small groups and reads to them, using the pictures to promote conversations and extend children's understanding. Additionally, the childminder provides visual story prompts to encourage children to talk about and recall past experiences independently. n Children who speak English as an additional language are provided with a range of learning opportunities that focus on developing their English-speaking skills in preparation for school. Singing is a key learning experience at the setting, where children are exposed to new vocabulary to enhance and extend their language skills. Children demonstrate a good standard of spoken language throughout their play and learning.

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need to do better?

n Parents comment on the good communication from the childminder and express that they feel well informed about their children's learning and care. The childminder shares children's next steps in learning and planned learning opportunities with parents to give them a good understanding of children's progress in the setting. n The childminder attends regular training opportunities to extend and enhance her skills and knowledge. She has recently attended training to broaden her understanding of child development and brain development. She uses ideas and knowledge gained from this training to implement improvements in the setting and enable her to support children's progress and learning better. n The childminder demonstrates how she reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. She has recently discussed extending the kitchen area, giving children the opportunity to take part in cooking activities during their time

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need to do better?

at the setting to continuously broaden their experiences.

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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 strengthen the organisation of activities to support children's engagement and focus to the highest standard.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2774900 Local authority Cambridgeshire Inspection number 10414523 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 2024. She work alongside her co-childminder in Littleport, Cambridgeshire. The setting operates all year round from 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder.

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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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