River stones childcare

Last Tuesday, my children and I joined the childminders and ladies from the Early Years Barnsley Quality Improvement team for a walk at Worsbrough Mill. It's an amazing place to learn about the history and natural beauty of the area.
I will definitely come back here in September 💚

For me, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) isn't just about ticking boxes—it's a personal commitment to growth. Elevating my skills keeps me inspired and motivated every single day! ✨
I'm still waiting for my diplomas and certificates to come:
⭐️ Supporting early years Foundation Stage
⭐️ Emotion Coaching
⭐️ Schema Play

And these are already with me:
⭐️ Paediatric first aid training
⭐️ Basic safeguarding training
⭐️ Designated Safeguarding Leader
⭐️ SENCO for childminders
⭐️ Community interpreting
⭐️ Neuroscience in early years
⭐️ Understanding autism
⭐️ Prevent awareness
⭐️ GMO
⭐️ Children and young people mental health
⭐️ Behaviour that challenges in children

I also took a part in:
⭐️Early help
⭐️ Less screen more play

and waiting for upcoming outdoor training- Forest school for childminders :)

I am absolutely overwhelmed with all the gifts and wishes. I will truly miss the children, and of course, my friends—I can't just call you colleagues because you are all so much more than that to me.
​It's time to start my own adventure 💚💚💚

Another addition to our garden - water wall 😁😁

How was your Saturday? Mine was quite busy; I attended the first day of Emotion Coaching training 🥳
​Almost 6 hours in front of a screen might sound challenging, but Dr. Rose and her colleague are so passionate about their work that they made the training extremely engaging and interesting 🤓

We managed to survive the heat 🥵 It wasn't easy to keep hats on little heads, reapply suncream to those who refused, and keep the children indoors during the hottest hours 😅🤣
​Instead of excessive physical activities, we stuck to calming crafts. And here we have some of the children's creations 😁

I'm so excited to be attending Childcare & Education Expo National, the UK's longest running, award winning early years event and it would be great to connect with some familiar faces!

Taking place on 2–3 October 2026, the event brings together the early years community from across the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to exchange ideas, discover fresh inspiration, and explore what’s shaping the future of the sector :):):)

I've registered for Childcare & Education Expo National, join me Register now