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Pamela

Childminder in Bishop Middleham

2 stars 2.0
Zoe
(1 review)
Usually responds within 12 hours
Rates from
£6/hr
Member
15 years
Last seen
03 Jun 2026
Updated
Jun 2026
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My Summary

One Funded Space Available From September 26

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
9 months old Funded Childcare
Funded Childcare

About Me

PLEASE NOTE, I HAVE ONE FUNDED SPACE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER 26.

PLEASE ALSO NOTE, THE POOR REVIEW I RECEIVED IS HORRIFYING AND WAS FROM A POTENTIAL PARENT WHO HAD NOT STARTED WITH ME AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY OF MY MESSAGES, DESPITE SENDING SERVERAL ASKING FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION . I HAVE AN AMAZING RELATIONSHIP WITH ALL MY PARENTS AND I WOULD BE MORE THAN HAPPY FOR YOU TO CHAT WITH ANY OF THEM!

As a former Forest School Practitioner, I have a great love of the outdoors. I am very lucky to have a purpose built cabin in my large, enclosed back garden, so the children in my care have lots of access to outdoor play. I also have an artificial grass area with a climbing frame, swings slide and sand pit for those that like to be outside exploring. I encourage the children to learn is a relaxed, friendly environment. I also co-mind with another childminder, so there is two of us looking after the children and lots of little fiends to play with.

I am blessed to have 13 year old twins of my own, a fabulous husband and a small, very friendly labradoodle puppy who loves the children. I like to get out and about with children in my care and head to soft play, farms, railway museum, aquarium, forest school, Hartbeeps, children's Spanish classes, to name but a few!

I am Ofsted registered, DBS checked, have completed my Paediatric First Aid Training Course and offer 9 month to 4 year funded places. The children in my care will be well cared for, engaged and most importantly, very happy!!

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You are welcome to come and visit any time!

My Experience

I have a Higher National Certificate (level 4) in Early Education and Childcare and I have worked in a Forest School in Scotland. I have also been a pre-school senior in an Ofsted outstanding nursery in Durham and completed my Level 3 Childcare qualification and Paediatric first aid training course.

My Qualifications

I have 7 'O' Levels (Scottish system)
HND Business Administration (1992 - 1993)
HNC Early Education and Childcare (2008 - 2010)
Level 3 Childcare Qualification (2017)

My Availability

I am very flexible with my availability and would be happy to discuss individual needs. I have a clean driving licence and my own car.

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Overnight
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Available
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Last updated 02/06/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I accepted all funded and non funded children

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

The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.

Ofsted Good Provider Logo
Good
30 January 2025
Children flourish in this welcoming setting where outdoor learning and physical development are strongly prioritised. The childminder is calm, caring and kind, helping children develop independence and problem-solving skills through varied activities. Children enjoy rich experiences including forest school, trips to museums and libraries, and daily outdoor play in the spacious garden. Parents praise the childminder as exceptional, describing excellent communication and progress. However, the childminder could improve how she helps children understand the impact of their behaviour on others' feelings.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
4 February 2020 - Good
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My Documents

  • Ofsted Certificate (added 23/02/2018)
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Reviews

2 stars 2 out of 5
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waste of time

2 stars

Long story short I didn't reply to a message asking for details after I'd paid the deposit to secure my little ones space due to being laid up sick and they kicked him off the list - so if you go with these make sure you're glued to your phone.

  • 2 stars Overall
  • 4 stars Setting
  • 4 stars Cleanliness
  • 1 stars Food
  • 1 stars Communication

by Avatar for Zoe Zoe on 28/02/2025


Response by Avatar for Pamela Pamela on 28/02/2025:

Unfortunately, you were asked for important information on a number of occasions which was never received. Open channels of communication between parents and their child's childcare provider is imperative. Unfortunately I felt this was not happening and would not be in anyone's best interest to continue .

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