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Helen

Childminder in Oxford

5 stars

Usually responds within 12 hours

59.9 miles from TN16 3TJ Female Member since Feb 2021 Last Updated Jul 2025 Last Login 16 Jul 2025

My Summary

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

About Me

Hi,I am an ofsted registered childminder,I have been childminding since 2011.I moved to oxford from Leicester in 2007 when I married my husband john,we had our daughter in 2009 and this is when I decided to become a childminder after 17 years of being a Nanny.We live in a quiet cul de sac in blackbird leys near to pegasus primary school.I provide a happy and calm home from home environment,where I encourage learning through play,both through child and adult led activities.I attend weekly toddler groups to get the balance of a social setting and home environment.I also encourage outdoor play and enjoy going on nature walks.

My Experience

I have my city and guilds in caring for children 0-5,and became a nanny in 1992 in Leicester and continued this career when I moved to oxford until the birth of our child in 2009.i began childminding in 2011 and have experience of looking after children from newborn to primary school age.I attend regular training courses to keep my knowledge of the EYFS updated.

My Qualifications

Childcare training
Paediatric first aid
Safeguarding
Delivering the eyfs
Positive behaviour
Prevent.
Phonological awareness.

My Availability

No spaces at present time.

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Last Updated: 16/07/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.50 per hour

£5.50 per hour.

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
26 November 2019
A recent inspection rated this childcare setting as 'Good' across all areas. Children benefit from a positive learning environment where they can freely explore and make choices. The childminder supports language development through stories, songs, and clear communication. Social skills are enhanced through regular outings and group activities. Areas for improvement include extending early writing skills for older children and further professional development for the childminder.
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13 July 2016 - Good
27 January 2015 - Requires Improvement
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My Documents

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Helen has had my daughter since she was 3 months old and is now 4 and will be leaving Helen’s to go to reception if you are looking for someone who is down to earth and makes your child feel like it’s a home from home Helen is the lady for you if i had to do it all over again i would 100% choose helen she has helped in my daughters and sons development so much she is so kind and very caring, i have recommended Helen to friends and family who have all use her services. we are very sad to be saying goodbye

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication

by Avatar for KDDK KDDK on 16/07/2025

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