Ruth

My Summary

My Experience

s a devoted mum of three and an educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, I bring a deep, well?rounded understanding of children’s needs, development, and wellbeing. My journey as both a parent and a professional has shaped the way I support children—balancing warmth, structure, and a genuine commitment to helping every child thrive.
Across two decades in education, I have taught children of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds, giving me extensive insight into early learning, behaviour management, and the importance of creating a nurturing, engaging environment. My teaching qualifications have equipped me with strong knowledge of child development, safeguarding, first aid, and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), all of which underpin the care I provide.
Alongside my teaching background, I hold the essential qualifications required for childminding, including up?to?date paediatric first aid training, safeguarding certifications, and relevant childcare coursework. I maintain a strong commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring my practice remains current, safe, and aligned with best standards.
Being a mother of three has given me invaluable hands?on experience that no training can replicate. I understand the realities of family life, the importance of routine, and the trust parents place in those who care for their children. This personal experience shapes my approach—calm, patient, responsive, and always centred on the child as an individual.
Together, my professional expertise and personal experience allow me to offer a warm, reliable, and enriching childcare environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

My Qualifications

BEd (Hons) Teaching
Safe-guarding Level 2
Early Help
Safer Sleep Awareness

My Availability

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.00 per hour

welcome both privately?funded families and those accessing government early?years funding. My aim is to keep my fees clear, fair, and easy for parents to understand.
I offer a high?quality, home?from?home childcare service supported by over 20 years of teaching experience, and my fees reflect the level of care, learning, and individual attention each child receives.
Private Fees
My private hourly rate applies to any hours not covered by government funding. This rate covers the cost of childcare only.
Funded Hours
I accept all government early?years funding, including:
• 15 and 30 hours for working parents
• Universal 15 hours for 3–4?year?olds
• Funded places for eligible 2?year?olds
• The expanded entitlement for children aged 9 months and over
Funded hours cover childcare only. As required by law, I do not charge top?ups on funded hours. Optional extras such as meals, snacks, nappies, wipes, or outings may be charged separately.
Flexibility & Transparency
I work closely with families to ensure funding is used in the way that best supports their childcare needs. All fees, funding arrangements, and optional extras will be clearly explained before a child starts, so parents always know exactly what to expect.