Shannon
Childminder in Great Yarmouth
Female Member since Dec 2025 Last Updated Dec 2025 Last Login 11 Dec 2025
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My Summary
About Me
I offer a nurturing home environment, registered with OFSTED, which encourages children to learn through child led play and exploration. I believe that every child deserves a safe, loving and inspiring space to grow. My approach is nurture based, focusing on building connections to enable children to thrive in their unique development, supporting them to be confident, happy learners who are ready for their next steps in life.
What makes my setting special?
Child-Led Learning:
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, allowing children to explore their interests and learn through play at their own pace.
Natural Play:
I encourage creativity and curiosity through open-ended resources and natural materials, fostering imagination and problem-solving skills.
Outdoor Adventures:
Fresh air and nature are at the heart of what we do. Children spend plenty of time outdoors, exploring, playing, and learning in a safe environment.
Indoor Fun for Bad Weather Days:
I will encourage outdoor time in all weathers where it is safe to do so, but when the weather isn’t on our side, we enjoy baking, arts and crafts, and trips to local indoor attractions to keep learning exciting.
Ofsted Registered:
Your child’s safety and well-being is my top priority. I meet all regulatory standards to provide a secure and high-quality childcare experience.
My Experience
I have a Foundation Degree in Children’s Health, Play, and Wellbeing, complemented by extensive training in child development, safeguarding, and inclusive practice. My experience includes courses on child development and brain development, autism awareness, and trauma-informed practice, ensuring I can support children with diverse needs. I am trained in speech, language, and communication strategies, and interventions such Lego-Based Therapy, which help foster engagement and learning. Additionally, I have completed comprehensive safeguarding training, fire safety, early help, and health and safety, to maintain a safe environment for children. My knowledge of mental health, attachment in early years, and sensory processing enables me to provide nurturing, holistic care that promotes wellbeing and positive development. This combination of academic study and practical training equips me to deliver high-quality, inclusive childcare tailored to each child’s needs.
My Qualifications
I hold a Foundation Degree in Children’s Health, Play, and Wellbeing (Level 5) which provides a strong academic foundation in child development, health, and holistic approaches to supporting children’s growth.
In addition, I have completed extensive professional training relevant to childminding and early years care, including:
Core Child Development & Wellbeing
Introduction to Child Development (including brain development)
Understanding Autism and Good Autism Practice
Trauma-Informed Practice
Supporting Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Attachment in the Early Years
Understanding Sensory Processing and Integration in Children
Yoga & Mindfulness for the Benefit of Children & Families
Safeguarding & Safety
Safeguarding Foundation Training
Safeguarding Children Awareness
Personal Safety Levels 1 & 2
Health & Safety and Fire Prevention Awareness
Evacuation Marshal Instructions
Communication & Inclusion
Speech, Language, and Communication
PEEP Talk Speech, language and communication delivery practitioner
Specialist Interventions
Lego-Based Therapy
PEEP Home Learning
PEEP Talk
Nurturing Play
Triple P Family Transitions Training
Why This Matters for Childminding
my combination of academic qualification and practical training ensures:
A safe, nurturing environment for children.
Expertise in supporting diverse needs, including SEND and autism.
Strong communication strategies for children and families.
Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
My Fees
- Childminding from £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 Documents
- UK Passport (added 11/12/2025)
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