Helen D
Childminder in Sheffield
Female Member since May 2010 Last Updated Nov 2023 Last Login 30 Apr 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an accredited childminder and mum of two boys aged 16 and 28. I have been married for 29 years.
We are an active family who enjoy spending lots of time together having fun. We enjoy going for walks and bike rides in the countryside and visit lots of places throughout the UK.
I completed my Foundation Degree in Early Years July 2014 and my BA(Hons) Top Up in Early Years Sept 2016.
I achieved my second OUTSTANDING outcome from my latest Ofsted inspection (Aug 2022) and network regularly with other childminders in the area. I wish to continue to develop my own skills and knowledge so that I can deliver a quality practice to children and their families. I am an Affiliate member of Pacey
I take the children on visits to the local park and make regular trips to the local library. I make use of the outdoor environment to support learning as much as possible. I have trained to level 3 Forest School practitioner
I have 1 cat and 1 dog
My Experience
I am an 'Outstanding' childminder, registered since 2009. But a mum for over 25 years.
I regularly attend numerous training courses to broaden my knowledge and build upon my experience and graduated Nov 2016 with a BA (Hons) degree in Early Years.
I am an accredited childminder able to offer funded places to 2,3 & 4 year olds.
I am a Forest School practitioner
I have the Healthy Early Years Award
My Qualifications
OUTSTANDING Ofsted Registration - August 2015 & August 2022
Sheffield Healthy Early Years award
BA (Hons) Top Up - June 2016
Foundation Degree in Early Years - July 2014
NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Care, Learning & Development
Ofsted Registration - rated Good on first inspe(May 2010)
Paediatric First Aid Certificate
Developing Quality Practitioners Certificate (Jan 2009)
Certificate of Approval to the Sheffield 'Children Come First' Childminder and Home Based Childcarer Network
Safeguarding Children Certificate's in:
- Advanced Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
- Safeguarding and Child Protection in Early Years
- Dealing with serious accidents, injuries and Deaths in an Early Years Childcare and out of school setting
Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Numbers and Communication
Sheffield Talking - Level 1
Forest School Practitioner - Level 3
Level 3 Early Years SENCO
My Availability
I have limited availability. Please contact me for details.
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 22/11/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.80 per hour
Full details of fees can be provided on enquiry
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 19/01/2024)
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