Siobhan’s Childminding

Siobhan’s Childminding Ofsted Registered Childminder Located in Weeley

It’s been a day of older children todayFirst we went and watched the schools Easter performance. They sat beautifully wa...
26/03/2026

It’s been a day of older children today

First we went and watched the schools Easter performance. They sat beautifully watching all the children and waving to my own children 💕

In the church they enjoyed some Easter crafts using stickers to make cards and colouring in

We had a nice play at the park practising and strengthening our gross motor skills

The children enjoyed using the petals from our flower we had to create an Easter chick pictures.

What a lovely morning with friends at the local soft play/ gymnastics. The children are really mastering their balancing...
25/03/2026

What a lovely morning with friends at the local soft play/ gymnastics.

The children are really mastering their balancing, climbing, walking and jumping skills.

25/03/2026

Did you know that there are 8 main senses that your child develops? Sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell are the most common ones however, there are another 3 'hidden' senses: Balance and movement, body position, and internal awareness. Playing with your child is a great way to help them understand and develop these senses! For more information, take a look at the Sensory Awareness toolkit for Early Years:https://www.eput.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/10564-Early-Years-Sensory-Awareness-Toolkit-v3-ACCESSIBLE.pdf

We had a wonderful morning spent with our friends at Dana’s Childcare. The children thoroughly enjoyed the Easter egg hu...
24/03/2026

We had a wonderful morning spent with our friends at Dana’s Childcare.

The children thoroughly enjoyed the Easter egg hunt and received a gorgeous gift from Dana and her tribe. So thankful! 💕

So lovely watching friendships blossom between the children at two different settings.

A day of environmental print- recognising print in day to day lifeThe children enjoyed a visit to the shops with their s...
23/03/2026

A day of environmental print- recognising print in day to day life

The children enjoyed a visit to the shops with their shopping list to see if they could recognise and find their items.

The children also were encouraged to look for shape, colour and letters.

We created our own print using stampers and stickers. Stickers are also a great way to promote fine motor skills to peel paper from the back of the stickers.

Thank you to all my families who could attend my Research Project for Real attending our Easter Trail and Easter Bonnet ...
23/03/2026

Thank you to all my families who could attend my Research Project for Real attending our Easter Trail and Easter Bonnet Parade.

We are looking at Environmental Print

Environmental print—the familiar text on signs, logos, and labels (e.g., STOP, Walkers,etc)—is vital for early childhood as it bridges the gap between everyday life and literacy, helping children understand that print carries meaning. This recognition builds confidence, fosters print awareness, encourages early reading skills, and connects to prior knowledge, making it a powerful literacy tool.

Enjoying this gorgeous weather with a wonderful trip to the zoo
19/03/2026

Enjoying this gorgeous weather with a wonderful trip to the zoo

How lovely that the sun is shining and it’s the perfect day to practise and strength our gross motor skills
18/03/2026

How lovely that the sun is shining and it’s the perfect day to practise and strength our gross motor skills

This morning we were invited into my middle and youngest child’s school for my son to perform in his IRock band. The chi...
17/03/2026

This morning we were invited into my middle and youngest child’s school for my son to perform in his IRock band.

The children waited so patiently for the concert to begin and were so relaxed two fell asleep.

It was so lovely to see both my children and the childminding children so happy to see one another they even got to have a quick hug 💕

☘️Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with creating a rainbow at the end of our lucky pot! ☘️
17/03/2026

☘️Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with creating a rainbow at the end of our lucky pot! ☘️

Today we looked at signs of Spring…🎨We looked at a vase of flowers discussing colour, size, name of the flowers and part...
16/03/2026

Today we looked at signs of Spring…

🎨We looked at a vase of flowers discussing colour, size, name of the flowers and parts of the flower. The children were then encouraged to paint what they could see completely by themselves using paint and different sized paintbrushes.

💐We smelt some rose petals and decided whether we liked the smell of them or not. Using the petals the children created their own flower.

16/03/2026

Is your child starting Reception Class this September? Then you may like to pop along to your nearest Starting Reception Roadshow! These fun, friendly and FREE events are being held across Essex and will be packed with top tips and advice from various family services, to help your child feel confident and excited to begin their journey at Primary School!
Follow this link from our website for more information and to find your nearest roadshow: https://www.tlc-essex.info/resource/starting-reception-parent-roadshows/

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Weeley
Clacton-on-Sea

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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