Staceym
Childminder in Kingsdown
My Summary
Early Years Childminder Registered In My Own Home Supporting And Nurturing Children’s Development.
About Me
I am an Ofsted Registered Early Years Only Childminder (Age Ranges that I mind are 0-4 years old). I live in the quiet village of Kingsdown and I live with my husband and two daughters. I am within short walking distance to the beach, the woods, play park and the local school. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages and stages of development and in various settings. I love being outdoors and will take every opportunity (weather permitting) to be outside. I do drive so we can visit other places further afield, for example castles, the zoo, soft play centres, other beaches/play parks.
I provide a home-from-home setting that allows children to feel happy and safe in a comforting, nurturing and inclusive environment all the while adhering to the EYFS. Children are able to explore and experiment within my setting and on outings and I encourage them to let their imaginations run wild. The main aim of my curriculum is ‘Learning through Play’ to embed learning (in a sneaky way) whilst having fun! I aim to build good working relationships with parents/guardians/carers/family to ensure continuity of routine and care as much as possible and to discuss day-to-day developments/activities/experiences etc.
As per the current EYFS (and the changes to EYFS in September 2021) I have a range of toys and activities for children of all ages to play with and explore to help enhance learning and development. I have a large area for children to play in and quite a big garden with equipment and toys for children of all ages.
My Experience
I trained as an ICT Secondary School teacher and taught for 9 years. I setup the Rewards Scheme within that school and assisted colleagues and children on the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Year 10 camping trips, Norfolk Broads trips and various other outings. I left my teaching position after having our first daughter so that I could be a full-time Mum. When my daughter started at the local Pre-School I volunteered as a committee member and then worked there as a practitioner. We had our second daughter and again I wanted to spend time with her. I recently worked for a year in a local village Primary School as a 1:1 Teaching Assistant in a Reception class. The various age ranges and settings have given me extensive experience to help me to develop my knowledge in working with children, improving my own confidence and making positive relationships with parents/carers.
My Qualifications
BTEC ND - Computer Studies
BSc HONS - ICT
QTS Teacher Status
NQT Status
EYFS - Supporting 2-Year Olds
PREVENT
Paediatrics First Aid
Managing Children's Behaviour
Fire Safety
Safeguarding
SEND
PECS Training
Makaton Training
Enhanced DBS Checks (Both my husband and I)
My Availability
08:00 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday (whole day contracts only)
My Fees
- Childminding from £58.50 per hour
Whole day contracts £58.50
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 06/07/2021)
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