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Sarah Bw

Childminder in Coventry

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Female Member since Feb 2022 Last Updated Jun 2025 Last Login 08 Oct 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Free Smear-Test Childcare
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder based in Coventry. I am registered to care for children from 6 weeks to 8 years of age. I am also registered with PACEY.

I am open Monday to Thursday 8am-5.30pm (term time) and I work flexible hours in school holidays. I offer Before and After school care for St John Vianney Primary School including drop off and pick up.

I live with my husband (DBS checked), my daughter aged 6 and 2 year old son. We have a loveable pup named Dexter and a pair of guinea pigs.

I have a valid DBS certificate and hold the relevant insurance.

I have a spacious living room and secure garden, with lots of equipment and resources to encourage child7ren to play, explore and thrive in their development and learning. (please see my photos)

Activities are planned to children's interests but can include:
-Messy play (painting, colouring, play doh, sand, water play, junk modelling)
-Cooking/baking
-Free play
-Construction
-Reading/story time
-Singing/dancing/music
-Playing in the Garden (I have various resources e.g. bikes, slides, cars, chalk and equipment, play includes, messy play, encouraging physical skills)
-Role play

We visit:
-Soft play
-Stay and play
-Lots of different baby/toddler groups
-Parks
-Library
-Walks/ woodland walks
-Shops and day to day activities (to practice social skills/routines)
-Day trips such as zoos and farms.

I am passionate in providing a safe, nurturing home from home environment where children can have fun, learn and develop their skills.

I use the baby's days paperless system to update you on your child's day including photographs of what we have been up to and also to chart your child's progress and development inline with the EYFS.

My Experience

I have over 10 years experience in childcare, ranging from Nursery Nurse, Play Leader, Before and After School Play Leader and Manager and also a Teaching Assistant. I also have experience in SEND.

My Qualifications

I have a degree in Psychology and Criminology, Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce and my CACHE Level 3 Home Based Childcare qualification. I hold the required Safeguarding (DSL) and Paediatric First Aid qualifications, Food Hygiene.

My Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School yes yes yes yes no no no
Morning yes yes yes yes no no no
Afternoon yes yes yes yes no no no
After School yes yes yes yes no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 23/05/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.25 per hour

£50 per day
£25 half day (5 hours)

My 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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Good
18 June 2025
A warm and inviting environment awaits children at this childcare setting, where a well-planned curriculum supports their interests and development. The childminder acts as a good role model, encouraging manners and consideration. Outdoor play and physical activities are prioritised, contributing to children's overall development. Parents praise the nurturing atmosphere. Areas for improvement include consistently reinforcing new words and helping children explore their emotions.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • DBS Check (added 15/03/2023)
  • Ofsted Certificate (added 12/03/2023)
  • First Aid Certificate: First aid (added 15/03/2023)
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