Childminder in Kempston

My Summary

My Experience

I have 29 years experience of bringing up my own children and 28 years helping many happy families with theirs!

I have a special interest in behaviour management and also speech and language development and can help your child with problems regarding this in order to develop them further should you have any concerns about this.

I have also minded babies from 3 weeks old, twins, children with behaviour problems, teenagers and special needs children.

My Qualifications

(Certificates of further training in no particular order)


Paediatric First Aid (numerous renewals tailored especially to babies and young children renewed every 3 years maximum over 27 years)

C.O.E.L. Characteristics of Effective Learning

Child Protection

Safeguarding (Refresher to the above with 100% passmark)

Home Fire Safety Training

Awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse V3

Oral Health Awareness and Nutrition Training

Working with Babies

The Prevent Duty ( Level 2)

Early Years Foundation Stage

Speech and Language Disorders in Pre School Children

English as an Additional Language

Allergy Awareness

The Prevent Duty Level 2

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core V4/R4MV5/V7.3

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core Refresher R4MV5

Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect-Core Refresher R3MV14

Data Protection Level 2

Inclusive Play, Disability and Early Years Workshop

Prevent Duty and British Values

Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication

Disability Awareness

Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication

Common Assessment Framework

Supporting all Children's Speech, Language and Communication-Introductory Level

Using Visuals to Support Communication

Child Development in the Early Years

Sensory Play and Learning

E.Y.F.S. Planning Observations and Planning

Autism, Aspergers Syndrome and Semantic Pragmatic Disorder

Nutrition and Oral Health

NCMA Behaviour Management and Emotional Development for 5-12yr olds

Drug Awareness

Compulsory Paperwork

Supporting Children with S.E.N.D.

Smile Award

Allergies and Anaphylactic Shock

Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

E.Y.F.S. Moving On

Behaviour and Self Regulation

Inclusion and Diversity

Under 5's Learning Through Play

C.A.F. (Common Assessment Framework)

Early Learning Goals

Allergy Awareness

Common Core of Skills and Knowledge

Developing Young Childrens Speech and Literacy

Observations of Childrens Learning

Teach the Foundation Stage (through Block Play)

Happy Handz Non-Verbal Communication

N.C.M.A. Activities for 5-12 year olds

A.D.H.D. (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Birth to Three Matters

Portfolio Workshop

Using Visuals To Support Communication

Risk Assessment and Enabling Environments

How to Drug-proof your kids

C.A.F. Raising Awareness

Common Assessment Framework v3 e-learning course

Administration of Epi-Pen

Policy and Procedure Writing

Compulsory Paperwork

Data Protection Level 2

E.Y.F.S. Briefing Sessions

Level 2 Food Safety in Catering (Food Hygiene)

Are you Ready for your Inspection?

I.C.P. (Introduction to Childminding Practice)

Early Mathematics

Mark Making

Phonics for Pre-School Children

Health and Self Care

2 Year Progress Check

Tracking Children’s Progress

Transition to School

Sustained Shared Thinking Webinar

Child Development in the Early Years

Sensory Play and Learning

Introduction to the E.Y.F.S.Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements

Working with Babies

English as an additional language

Supporting Children with S.E.N.D.

Oral Health in the Early Years

The Learning Walk

Cultural Capital

* Coronavirus-Health and Safety *

Local Authority Registered Food Business Establishment for Food Hygiene (England) Regs 2006

I.C.O. Registered

N.C.M.A/P.A.C.E.Y. Member for 28 years

Inland Revenue Small Business Support Team-Income Tax for Registered Childminders

Advanced Training Course covering all aspects of the Baby's Days system including: Progress, Observations, Planning, Next Steps, Policies, Permissions, Medical, Book keeping, Attendance, Contracts, Registers, SEF, Photographs, Risk Assessments & Diaries.

My commitment to ongoing training is very important to me as it constantly updates my knowledge and keeps me up to date with latest methods and legislation.

My Availability

* CURRENTLY CLOSED AS PER GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES-HOWEVER.....I WILL HAVE 2 daytime childcare places available plus local after school collections (for 2 children only) once Coronavirus pandemic is over should you wish to enquire/reserve any of these. If the Government give us the ok to resume business prior to the summer holidays, I will also have various summer holiday places available for all ages including school children *

* Please enquire about any standard daytime enquires. Preferred age is currently 2+ solely to fit in with existing children.

* After school collections are currently available from any local school either with/without holiday care and teacher training days.

* Holiday only places are also available for school children.


In addition to offering 15/30hr funded places, all workplace childcare vouchers are accepted and as I am a Registered/Approved Provider you may be able to claim the Childcare Element of WFTC/Universal Credits depending on your household income. I have also recently pre-registered for the new Government initiative of 20% Tax Free Childcare scheme which is an incentive for higher earners. Please ask for further details about either of the above schemes.

I may offer early starts/late finishes and weekend childcare at enhanced rates for those who may need this facility. I occasionally offer overnight childcare. Placements can be all year or term time only. Holiday only care is also available.

My preferred method of contact is by phone as I feel human conversation is better than endless messages. However, if you would prefer to message me on this site-please clearly state your requirements in full including preferred days, times, childs ages and any other relevant details etc If you require school care PLEASE state which school with the same information-thankyou.

*** As I'm a Gold Member you can easily access my phone number within my profile plus section. This Membership also allows you to initiate messages to me within this site should you wish to message me ***

My Fees

• Childminding from £5.50 per hour

Fees start from £5.50 per hour for a standard full time placement (including all costs for trips/admissions etc) and also for 5 day a week holiday care. However, this can vary depending on your requirements. Factors to consider are:

Ages
How many children
Which days
What hours
How regularly
Long/short term arrangement
Term time only or all year

Early mornings, late nights, overnight care and weekends may be available and offered in addition at enhanced rates. (Standard rates are between 8.00am-5.30pm Monday-Friday)

Please call to discuss your individual requirements or message me on this site but do PLEASE clearly state your requirements in full.