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IssyHick

Childminder in Ashford

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Rates from
£6.50/hr
Member
9 years
Last seen
12 Sep 2026
Updated
Sep 2026
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My Summary

Outdoor Early Years Education

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
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

I'm married to Nick and live on Sandyhurst Lane with my 2 daughters. I enjoy running, baking, arts and crafts, sunshine, the garden, woods, beach and countryside.

My Experience

I have always worked with children, from babies to older teenagers. My job previous to childminding was working as a deputy manager at a children's home. Other experience includes fostering, behaviour management in schools, youth working and nursery assistant. I am very experienced within the areas of behaviour management, safeguarding and emotional wellbeing of children and my last Ofsted report noted a particular skill in promoting early language development. I am based in my garden and keen to share my love of nature and the outdoors. I also run Forest School sessions in local schools.

My Qualifications

Degree In Psychology
NVQ 3 Caring for Children and Young People
Forest school leader level 3

My Availability

Updated September 2026.
My waiting list is currently closed for this school year.
Many thanks
Issy

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Last updated 12/09/2026

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 per hour

I have sessional, hourly and day rates. Monthly rates are negotiable with full time 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

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Good
23 October 2024
An outdoor-focused learning environment forms the core of this childcare provision. Children spend most of their time exploring the garden, developing gross motor skills and understanding of the natural world. The curriculum emphasizes compassion, confidence, and language development. Quality interactions and questioning techniques support children's thinking skills. While outdoor activities and language skills are strengths, more opportunities for fine motor skill development are needed.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
7 February 2019 - Good
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  • Ofsted Certificate (added 03/09/2017)
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