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Ghislain

Childminder in Downham Market

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Female Member since Apr 2011 Last Updated Aug 2025 Last Login 15 Aug 2025

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My Summary

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

About Me

My name is Ghislaine Mason, I live in Downham Market, within 5 minutes walk of Hillcrest school. I am married with 3 children aged 24, 18 and 14.
Non smoker, one very friendly cat!

My Experience

I have been a registered childminder for over 16 years. I am registered with Ofsted and have been graded OUTSTANDING at all of my Ofsted inspections, the most recent being February 2020.

I take the children on outings to the library, toddler groups, parks, local events and other interesting places. We undertake activities in the setting including arts and crafts, role play (dressing up, vets, babies etc), small world play (farms, garage/cars, pirates, dolls house, dinosaurs), sand and water play, sensory play, reading stories and singing and many other activities. I have an outside 'exploring area' that includes various materials to explore all in tyres (stones, slate, woodchip), a small rockery, mud pit for digging and an outside kitchen, all made from natural materials so the children can explore the outside environment from a young age, with lots and lots of additional resources. We spend as much time as possible outdoors and will be outside every day.
I am trained in yoga and mindfulness for the early years.

My Qualifications

I have undertaken training in various courses including paediatric first aid, safeguarding & child protection DSL, food safety, healthy eating, risk assessment, safer eating, oral health and many more. I have also completed an NVQ 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development.

My Availability

My working hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.

I drop off and collect from Hillcrest Primary School. I do not provide nursery drop off or collection.

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Last Updated: 03/08/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I charge £6 per hour (£6.50 per hour for school age children), this includes lunch, snacks and drinks. I do not provide breakfast or dinner, but you are welcome to provide this.

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.

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Outstanding
28 February 2020
Children thrive in an exceptional early years setting that prioritizes their development. The childminder provides an outstanding curriculum, excelling particularly in mathematics and personal, social, and emotional growth. A nurturing environment supports children's mental health and well-being. Strong partnerships with parents ensure effective communication about children's progress. The childminder's accurate assessments and targeted approach to learning gaps contribute to children's excellent preparation for future education.
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17 May 2016 - Outstanding
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