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Silverbirchchildcare

Childminder in Upper Gravenhurst (also available for babysitting)

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Female Member since Feb 2016 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 03 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
DBS Check
Special Needs Experience
Overnight Care
First Aid Training
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
Key Worker Childcare
Outstanding Rated
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Ofsted registered childminder -
Last inspected in 2022 recieving OUTSTANDING.

Weekday care. Evenings. Weekends. Overnight. Adhoc. Emergency care. Event cover. Respite care. Forest School.

I have always worked within childcare in a variety of settings, and I have many qualifications, certificates, and references to support my work.
I am a trained forest school leader.

I live with my husband and our two children. We have recently renovated our house, which is situated in the very quiet village of Gravenhurst. We offer a friendly, loving, and safe environment.

We have a unique large nursery/playroom dedicated to childcare equipped with a variety of toys and resources to suit a range of ages and abilities. This includes many sensory resources - fibre optic light tables, mirrors, etc. a huge range of arts and crafts materials, a large ball pool, role play areas, a book corner, and so on. The playroom has its own separate toilet and sink area. We also use the rest of the house, including our dining room, which hosts a large variety of musical instruments and our living room, which homes our loving gerbils. We have a big garden equipped with many toys and apparatus, including a very large climbing frame, sand pit, mud kitchen, water and messy play areas, trikes, etc. We also have a small orchard and allotment
A private drive for safe drop-off.

I offer balanced home cooked meals and snacks throughout the day and evening.

We enjoy going on outings, especially to the woods and farms. We are members of the national trust & English heritage.

I have additional qualifications within SEN and have knowledge of allergies and other medical conditions.

I can offer payment via childcare tax and learning grants as well as the government funding.

My Experience

Over 20 years experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings, including children with educational, behavioural, and additional health/medical needs. SEN experience.

Lots of work with babies, we have the equipment and facilities to cater for the youngest humans.

Expert knowledge when dealing with allergies and intolerances.

Please get in touch if you have any questions.

My Qualifications

12 GCSE's A-C
Level 2 CACHE in Childcare and Education.
Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Childcare and Education.
Level 3 home-based childcare.
Level 3 Diploma in Child psychology.
Special educational needs coordinator.
Working with children with disabilities.
Health and safety.
Paediatric First aid.
Food hygiene.
Safeguarding + awareness.
Fgm + prevent.
Baby brain development.
Level 1 child counselling.
Continuing with studies -
Level 3 Forest School Leader.
Level 1 + 2 cricket coach.

I attend regular training to refresh my knowledge and keep up to date with any changes.

I also hold all the relevant insurances and a clear DBS (criminal check) and driving licence.

My Availability

School runs - Upper Gravenhurst Academy. Pippins pre school in Gravenhurst.

Times and days can be flexible. Ad hoc basis - evenings, weekends and over night care (spare room) considered if the space is available.

We also offer groups from our nursery room such as arts and crafts, messy play, science workshops and more.

I can offer event cover for those who would like children cared for and occupied during events, ie weddings.

Forest school sessions.


Thanks for looking.

Sam @ Silver Birch Child Care

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Morning yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Afternoon yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
After School yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Evening yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Overnight yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
Last Updated: 17/04/2025

My Fees

  • Babysitting from £8.00 per hour
  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

Childminding for early years £7.50 per hour.

Childminding for school age £6.00-£7.50 per hour.

Out of hours £10+

Weekends late evenings and nights are offered at a higher rate.

Event cover depends on the requirements and the number of children.

Please contact me to discuss.

My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Outstanding
25 January 2022
An inspection has revealed outstanding performance across all areas in this childcare setting. Children demonstrate exceptional confidence in a highly inspirational environment that fosters creativity and imagination. The childminder's deep knowledge of early years education ensures a strong focus on learning, building on children's existing skills. Effective safeguarding arrangements contribute to the overall excellence of the provision.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

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  • DBS Check (added 03/01/2019)
  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 03/01/2019)
  • Marriage Certificate (added 30/10/2021)
  • First Aid Certificate: Peads First aid certificate (added 03/01/2019)
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