Children enjoy the home-from-home environment that the childminder creates along with her co-childminder and assistants. They have developed strong and secure relationship with the adults that care for them. For example, when younger children feel unsure about visitors, they seek reassurance from the childminder, who is their key person. Children have access to a broad curriculum that supports their school readiness.
Children know the daily routines well. When they arrive home from the park, older children take off their jackets and shoes to put their slippers on. They are aware of the importance of hygiene and without prompting access the bathroom to wash their hands.
The childminder uses multiple strategies to support and encourage children's communication and language skills. For example, she uses lots of sign language with the younger children, which helps them to communicate their wants and needs. Older children are becoming skilful, confident communicators and demonstrate this during circle-time activities. They sing songs, discover 'what's in the box' and verbalise their thoughts and ideas.
Children have positive opportunities to learn about various people and communities. For example, they recently visited their local elderly residential home to acknowledge and celebrate the King's birthday. They brought balloons, bubbles and their best singing voices to share with the residents. This supports children to be well-rounded citizens by showing compassion and valuing others.
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