Our Curriculum
At Cheeky Chops Childminders, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages. Guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Development Matters Framework, we ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive, learn, and grow.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to foster the holistic development of each child. By blending structured activities, whilst learning through play, we encourage curiosity, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Here’s what you can expect at Cheeky Chops:
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Age-Appropriate Learning: Tailored activities that align with developmental milestones.
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Hands-On Exploration: A variety of learning resources to inspire active engagement.
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Weekly Themes: From "Transport" to "Emotions", our themes ignite imagination and learning across all areas of development.
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Celebrating Key Days: Special activities for seasonal events, cultural celebrations, and awareness days.
How We Work: A Guide for Parents and Practitioners
Our approach ensures that children’s individual needs and interests are at the heart of everything we do. Below is an insight into our practices.
For Parents
We understand how important it is for you to feel confident in your child’s early education. That’s why we:
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Provide regular updates on your child’s progress.
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Share photos and themes on social media.
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Have open communication to ensure we’re working in partnership with you, whether this is with weaning or potty training, we work with you to encourage learning opportunities.
For Practitioners
To ensure consistency and quality in our setting, our team:
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Uses the EYFS framework as the foundation for planning and assessment.
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Adopts Development Matters’ age bands to track progress and identify next steps.
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Incorporates observation-led activities that reflect children’s interests
Our Activities
Here are some of the exciting experiences we offer:
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Creative Arts: Painting, crafting, and sensory play to unleash creativity.
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Outdoor Adventures: Exploring nature to build confidence and physical skills.
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Role Play: Pretend play that supports communication, social skills, and imagination.
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STEM Fun: Experiments, building blocks, and problem-solving challenges.
A childminder setting like ours combines the warmth of a home environment with the structure of a tailored curriculum, fostering a sense of security while promoting learning. We like to Learn and Play, the Cheeky Chops Way!