Esme

My Summary

My Experience

With many years of experience as both a childminder and a parent, I understand how important it is to find the right childcare for your family. My aim is to provide a safe, clean, happy and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and develop to their full potential in line with the EYFS. I value each child as an individual and encourage confidence, independence and a love of learning through play.

I offer parents reassurance that their children are well cared for, stimulated and happy in my setting. I believe strong communication is essential and make time to share regular updates about your child’s day and progress.

It is important to me that parents feel confident and comfortable leaving their children in my care, knowing they are safe, supported and having a positive experience. I also have testimonials from current and previous families, which I am happy to share.

My Qualifications

EYFS Training

Early Years Foundation Stage Training for Childminders - 20/02/2010
Introduction to childcare practice (Home-based) CACHE Level 3 Diploma Unit T/103/4625 - 21/04/2010
Transitions and Starting Points - 28/09/2011
Understanding Behaviour & Co - Regulation - 29/03/2022
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Understanding Child Development in the EYFS 24/02/2023
The Education People - Key Person Approach - 27/01/2023
NCC - Planning a curriculum for children in the EYFS - 08/02/2023
NCC -Extending children's learning - rich & stimulating small world role play - 24/02/2023
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Brain development and how children learn - 17/03/2023
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting language development in the early years - 10/10/23
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development - 10/10/2023
NCC - Creating quality spaces for two-year-olds in the EYFS - 26/03/2024
Environments in early years - 28/05/2024
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting physical development in the early years - 30/05/2024
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Mathematics - 04/07/2024
DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Effective curriculum and assessment - 09/07/2024
DFE Early Years Child Development - Training Supporting individual differences and needs - 15/10/2024
NCC - Understanding Behaviour & Co Regulation - 26/05/2025
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education - 31/03/2026
Early Years conference - 09/05/2026
Flick Learning - Ofsted's early years education inspection framework course 02/09/2026
Flick Learning - EYFS made simple for childminders course - 02/09/2026
Flick Learning - Environments in early years course - 02/09/2026

SAFEGUARDING Training

TQUK Level 2 certificate in Understanding children and young people's mental health (RFQ) -2023
NCC - Norfolk Graded Care Profile Training - 17/01/2024
HM GOV: Prevent Awareness Course - 02/04/2025
HM GOV: Prevent Referrals - 03/04/2025
HM GOV: Prevent Channel or Prevent Multi-Agency Panel (PMAP) course - 03/04/2025
Early Years DSL Training 20/03/2026 - Renewed every 2 years
Online Safety Training - 20/05/2026
NCC – Prevent – First completed 2022 & 8/07/2026
Flick – Domestic Abuse Training - 24/09/2026

HEALTH/NUTRITION & SAFETY Training

FFA Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - 09/08/2024
Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 (Catering) – 5* Food Hygiene Rating - 13/03/2024
NCC - Practical nutrition for early years practitioners: Foundation course - 22/05/2024
Healthy Nutrition for Life Workshops - 12/06/24
Norfolk County Council - Early Years Oral Health Training - 07/11/2024
Early Years Nutrition: Supporting food allergies and intolerances - 21/05/25
NCC - Nutrition to support neurodiversity for early years - 06/06/2025
Flick Learning - Allergies in Education - 02/09/2026
Flick Learning – Allergens Course - 02/09/202

INCLUSION AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES Training

Flick – SEND online course - 24/9/26

I also attended regular webinars and continued professional development sessions.

Certificates can be seen on request

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Higher National Diploma (HND) – Business Studies - Distinction

A Level English Language

Diploma of Vocational Education Providing Business Service - Distinction

GCSEs Grades C and above

My Availability

Please contact me directly for up-to-date vacancy information and to discuss future availability.

I offer childcare for children from 6 months old.

I also provide before and after-school care, including drop-off and pick-up from Hillcrest Primary School, and holiday care.

My Fees

• Childminding from £5.10 per hour

Childcare is available Monday to Thursday 7:15 am – 5:30 pm, at £5.10 per hour. Requests can be made outside of these hours. I will do my best to accommodate if I can.

Fees include:

Healthy snacks and drinks
Breakfast, home-cooked lunch, and evening meal (if required)
School and playgroup drop-off and collection

Additional childcare options available:

Government-funded childcare (15 or 30 hours per week, depending on eligibility)
Tax-Free Childcare
Workplace childcare vouchers

I aim to be as flexible as possible. If you require care outside these hours or on different days, please feel free to get in touch. I will always try to accommodate different working patterns, including shift work where possible.

Before- and after-school care:
Available for Hillcrest Primary School only.