I became an Ofsted Registered Childminder in January 2011 having previously spent fifteen years working within Recruitment and Sales Account Management. Although my previous career was financially rewarding, I have never felt so personally rewarded than I do now, since becoming a Childminder and experiencing the rich rewards that I receive through working with children. I have been very fortunate
to build close relationships with both the children that I care for and their parents and I have never felt happier in what I am doing. Everyday is completely different and I thoroughly enjoy interacting with the children, helping them to develop their skills and ability through play, learning and exploration and above all encouraging and helping the children to be provided with new experiences. About Me:
I am a friendly ,happy, trustworthy, outgoing, approachable and welcoming individual who enjoys being with children and encouraging them to learn, whilst enjoying themselves in a comfortable, relaxed and fun home based environment. I am committed to working in partnership with parents and carers in order to ensure continuity of home from home care and I provide a stimulating, happy and safe childcare environment setting for children of all ages. My husband and I have been together for twenty five years and we have lived in the Pewsham area of Chippenham for the past twenty one years, I therefore know the local area, facilities and places of interest around us that are available to children very well. We have two great natured and happy boys of our own aged fifteen and eleven years of age. Some of the activities that I will provide will include:
A variety of fun, interesting and educational toys and games and activities, story and song time, baking and cooking, growing of own flowers and vegetables to take home, arts and crafts, an outdoor wooden play shed/cafe in our garden, watching and learning about our pet chickens, visits to - children's soft play and the local children's centre's, library, park, nature walks, toddler and childminding groups, trips out to local places of interest. My Experience:
I have been an Ofsted Registered Childminder since January 2011 and have experience of caring for children as young as newborn babies to thirteen years of age. I currently care for a variety of different aged children during various different days and hours across Monday to Thursday, including all half term, summer school holidays and teacher training days. I have gained experience of being a mum to my boys and have gained various experience of working with children over time, including helping to care for children with special needs as a volunteer during the summer holidays with the Bath Area Play Project (B.A.P.P)
I am able to provide excellent references for viewing upon request. My Qualifications:
I am an experienced Ofsted Registered Childminder. I have completed CACHE Level 3 - Introduction to Childminding Practice. I hold a valid Paediatric First Aid Certificate within the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework. My husband and I both hold an Enhanced Disclosure CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Certificate. I have received, completed and passed training in 'Foundation Level Child Protection Training' as well as 'Safeguarding Children - Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Core V4'. I am a member of the NCMA (National Childminding Association)
I have been inspected and am registered with Wiltshire Council as a Food Provider. I have completed and passed a Food Safety for Child Carers (Level 2)
I hold Public Liability Insurance for my Childminding Business. I was awarded an overall grading of "Good" at my Ofsted Inspection at the end of July 2018
My Availability:
My core working hours are 8.00am-6.00pm Monday to Thursday. I am able to drop off and collect children who attend Kings Lodge Primary School and Pewsham Pre-School, providing before and after school childcare. I am also happy to care for younger children who attend Abbeyfield Secondary School. I provide childcare for children of all ages during half term, school holidays and teacher training days. As I have a healthy eating policy and promote healthy eating and well being within my setting, all drinks, snacks and lunch time meals will be provided by me and are included within my hourly charge rate. Tea Time/Evening Meals are available at an additional charge. Outings, activities and visits to groups and children’s play centres are also included within my hourly charge rate. For further details regarding availability and hourly charge rates, please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to discuss this further upon enquiry. Thank you for taking the time to read my page and I hope my details and childcare setting is of interest to you, your family and your requirements.
