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Latest Childminder News 27/08/2008 Authors oppose toddler targets 27/08/2008 Drop in good-rated childminders 27/08/2008 Decline in number of childminders   Click here for all news stories             Parents Login  Username:  Password:   Enter your search terms Submit search form	Child Development The early years of learning are very important to the child’s development and I adhere to the “birth to three matters” frame work set out by Ofsted. It is very important for young children to get used to a routine so that they can become familiar with their environment and what is expected. I try adopt this approach as much as possible from the small tasks, such as washing hands before eating and after toilet trips, to the daily tasks, helping to set tables and clean up after meal times, to daily routines such as rest/quiet time after meals. This not only helps to set expectations for the children but also helps them to feel safe and secure within their environment. Activities There are numerous activities avaiable too and the children and each day has different activities whilst retaining a similar structure. A sample day plan can be seen below. I also like to get the children outside in to the fresh air as much as possible by taking them on different outings. These outings and trips range from : Trips to the local parks Visits to the local ponds to see and feed the birds and ducks Outings to different play groups or social gatherings for young people These outings and trips help the children to see and explore the outside world as well as giving them the opportunity to mix with other children of a similar age. I will always inform the parents a day in advance of any outing and will always seek permission before taking children from my home. As well as free play, I also have numerous activities to help the children learn and develop through play and interaction. A sample of activities include : Reading Books Jigsaws & Puzzles Singing Drama & Acting Painting & Drawing Numbers, Letters & Colour Sessions Board Games Music & Movement Craft Time Baking Educations DVDs CBBC Channels ( timed sessions ) Day Plan Each day will have a different set of activities from the previous day. The structure of the day will remain the same ( where possible ) each day and the activities will vary depending on the weather, time of year, specific requirements etc etc. A typical day may look something like this : Early Morning Child dropped off Breakfast if required Quite free play or reading time Snacks and drinks Mid-Morning Morning Trip to park Board Games Tidy up Lunch Time Set dinning table ready for lunch Wash hands and face Home made lunch Click for Nutrition information Wash hands and face Clean up dinning table Early Afternoon Quite/Rest time for young children Craft Time - Colouring, Painting and Sticking Wash and tidy up Music and dancing Mid Afternoon Snacks and Drinks Story Time, Drama & Dress-Up Early Evening Get things together ready for collection TV or DVD time ( 1 hour max )	I have limited availability for new children so please use contact page for details on how to get in touch. Member Of NCMA Ofsted Approved Member
An ofsted registered childminder based in Haydon End, North Swindon, offering quality childcare and child development in a safe, happy and stimulating home environment. Childcare places available on a full or part time basis from 7am to 7pm for young people aged 3 months upwards. Costs start from as little as £3.30 an hour.
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