Rachel
Childminder in Arlesey
My Summary
About Me
Hi, I’m Rachel, a mum of two who loves caring for and spending time with children. I offer a safe, happy, and welcoming home-from-home environment where children can feel settled and confident.
I have a dedicated external playroom and a separate, secure play garden, giving children lots of space to play, explore, and be active. I’m very outdoorsy and enjoy getting out and about, exploring the local area and encouraging children to learn through hands-on experiences.
I also have recently started as a volunteer as a beaver leader with the scouts, which supports my passion for helping children build confidence, independence, and social skills. I believe children learn best through play, fun, and positive relationships, and I aim to support every child as they grow and develop.
My Experience
I have over 20 years experience working with children across a range of early years settings. During this time, i have continued to develop my knowledge and skills through professional training and qualifications, including Forest school, Level 3 Early years development, a higher certificate in Early years, level 5 early years senior management, level 2 neuroscience in early years.
This wide experience supports my child-centred approach, helping me to understand how children learn, develop, and thrive through play, positive relationships, and outdoor learning.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Early years educator
Higher certificate in early years development
Level 3 forest school leader
Safeguarding
First aid paediatric and outdoor
Basic food hygiene
Level 2 neuroscience in early years
Lift off to language for 2 to 4 year olds
Level 1 Makaton trained
HYGGE accredited (Danish concept of living well and being in the moment. Rooted in nature through being out doors and enjoying daily routines).
Level 5 early years senior practitioner
My Availability
Availability from September
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 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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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 10/08/2021)
- DBS Check (added 20/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding (added 20/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Statement of academic record - BA HONOURS EARLY CHILDHOOD (added 20/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: Level 3 for forest school (added 20/07/2021)
- Training Certificate: NCFE CACHE LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA FOR THE EARLY YEARS WORKFORCE (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) (added 20/07/2021)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 20/07/2021)
- First Aid Certificate: 12 hour level 3 paediatric & infant first aid (added 20/07/2021)
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