My aim as a Childminder:

* To provide a secure, homely and friendly environment in which children feel happy and at ease.
* To encourage the children to learn for themselves and to be independent.
* To cultivate language and listening skills, including communication.
* To encourage the children to learn about their environment and the wider world in which they live.
* To encourage the children to express their feelings and to have compassion and respect for others.
* To develop an active partnership with parents.
* To help the children gain confidence and achieve high self-esteem.
* To ensure that the children have experiences of a wide range of play activities through which they can
be motivated and encouraged to learn.
* To provide the children with opportunities to acquire creative and physical skills.
* To give equal opportunities for all children.
* To introduce and maintain important rules of behaviour.