Patricia Yepes

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No wheelchair access

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I aim to provide a wide range of opportunities in the form of interactive, fun and
challenging activities to enable children of all backgrounds and abilities to develop and
learn through play in a caring, supportive and happy environment.

 

I am guided in my routines and policies by the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
and am registered and inspected by OFSTED.

I recognise the importance of parental involvement in a child's early years and look
forward to working together as a team to meet your child(ren)'s full potential.

My objectives for the children include the following key points:

To develop the social skills necessary to help build friendships

To learn to work in harmony alongside their peers

To develop their social skills, mental and physical skills and knowledge of the world
around them to help prepare for the transition to school and the life challenges ahead

Each child will be treated as an individual and their needs addressed from a holistic
perspective

I aim to offer a balanced curriculum, in a home environment of stimulating and
constructive play and activities to develop creativity and imagination.

 

Early Years Foundation Stage

As a registered childminder, it is a legal requirement that I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. This covers the stage of children's development from birth to the end of their first (Reception) year in school. The EYFS is not a formal curriculum but a play based approach to care and education.

Play underpins all development and learning for young children and the importance of learning through play is woven into the Framework of the EYFS. Commitment 4 1 states "In their play children learn at their highest level".

The main aim of the EYFS is to support each child, regardless of their background, to achieve the five "Every Child Matters" outcomes of staying safe, being healthy, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution, and achieving economic well-being" (EYFS 2008). Meeting the needs of all children lies at the heart of the EYFS. It won't feel like learning - most children just see it as fun and play.

There are seven areas of learning which are all important and inter-connected. There are three prime areas which are considered critical for a child's learning and healthy development. In addition, there are four specific areas of learning which build on the prime areas:-

Prime Areas

1. Communication and Language
   Listening and attention
   Understanding speaking
   
   
2. Physical Development
   Moving and handling
   Health and self-care
   
   
3. Personal, Social & Emotional Development
   Self-confidence and self-awareness
   Managing feelings and behavior Making friendships

Specific Areas

1. Literacy
   Reading
   Writing
   
   
2. Mathematics
   Numbers
   Shape, space and measures
   
   
3. Expressive Arts & Design
   Exploring and using media and materials
   Being imaginative
   
   
4. Understanding the World
   People and communities
   The World Technology

The Early Learning Goals set out what most children are expected to achieve by the end of the Reception.