Melanie
Childminder in Wakefield
My Summary
About Me
Hi, my name is Melanie and I am an OFSTED registered childminder in Castleford area and care for children from birth to 8 in a fun and friendly home environment with a separate purpose built building. I am a member of Childcare.co.uk and I am fully insured. I live with my Husband Stephen which we have been married for 20 year we are both DBS checked. We have two daughters who is 31years and a daughter who is 20 years old. We also have a grandson age 6.
I attend local toddler groups with the children I organise a wide range of creative activities such as dough modelling, block building, sewing, painting, collage etc. I also spend time reading, singing, playing games, messy play, yoga & have a wide range of toys & play equipment.
My Experience
I studied health, social care and child development at collage, I have been a Brownie, and Girl Guide volunteer, I have raised 2 children of my own, and also care for my grandson. I have worked as a manager for many years. I am a OFSTED registered childminder.
I undertake regular Continuing Professional Development and attend quarterly meetings with the local authority to receive training and to stay updated with framework and business changes Some courses have to be retaken every 1-3 years.
My Qualifications
I am qualified to NVQ level 3 in Health Social Care and Child development
BUSINESS COURSES
Introduction to Childminding
Policies & Procedures
Introduction to GDPR
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & BEHAVIOUR
EYFS Awareness
EYFS Observation, Assessment & Planning
The Characteristics of Effective Learning
Phonics and Early Reading
FRAMEWORK RELATED AND STATUTORY
Revised EYFS Progress Check at age Two
Observation, Assessment & Planning
SPECIAL NEEDS
Working with Autism Workshop
SAFEGUARDING & CHILD PROTECTION
Paediatric First Aid, Level 3
Level 3 Safeguarding & Child Protection
Designated Safeguarding Officer Training
Prevent Duty: General Chanel Awareness
Recognising and Preventing FGM
FOOD AND DIET
Food Safety in Catering – Level 2 Award
Nutrition Awareness
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Eating in the Early Years
My Availability
Full-time /part-time place available 7:30-5
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.10 per hour
My fees includes meals and snacks
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Smawthorne Henry Moore Primary School, Castleford
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 15/09/2021)
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