This is a bilingual setting. Children will be exposed to either Portuguese and English languages on a daily basis. Some bilingual activities will include singing times and listening to dual- language story books. Mary's Catholic Primary School...........................................................................
Highlights from Ofsted inspection in June/2015:
"The childminder interacts well
with children. She is confident to let children lead their play but is also able to plan activities to enhance children's interests and learning further." "Children enjoy sensory play activities, physical play and generally enjoy listening to stories. The childminder encourages children to participate, listen and offer suggestions. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage of their learning." "The childminder is attentive to children's needs. This enables children to enjoy her company and feel emotionally secure in her care. They know the routines of the day which helps them to feel settled. Children behave very well and play happily alongside each other." "The childminder helps children develop a strong understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children understand the importance of good hand-washing routines prior to eating their well-balanced lunches or snacks." "Children benefit from plenty of fresh air or physical play." "The childminder has a good understanding of children's development gained through purposeful discussions with parents. She also makes accurate and focused observations of children's achievements which she then uses to plan for their learning needs. She shares information about their progress with parents on a regular basis so that they are involved in their children's learning."
