Amber

My Summary

My Experience

I bring over 15 years of experience working with children, including children in care and those with additional emotional and developmental needs. I am Level 3 trained and hold a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People in the Workplace.

I also hold a 2:1 degree in Professional Policing and have three years of professional experience working as a Probation Officer. Throughout my career, I have developed extensive knowledge of safeguarding, child development, attachment, trauma-informed practice and supporting vulnerable children and families.

I am currently studying Level 2 Horticulture with the RHS and am particularly passionate about the benefits of outdoor learning, gardening and connecting children with nature.

As a mother myself, I understand how important it is for parents to find childcare where they feel confident that their children are safe, happy and well cared for.

My aim is to combine my professional experience, qualifications and passion for nature to provide nurturing, stimulating and meaningful experiences where children can develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.

My Qualifications

Education and Professional Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Professional Policing – 2:1, University of Winchester (2024).
• NVQ Level 3 Children & Young People’s in the Workplace – Ealing Council (2018).
• Extended Diploma Level 3 Travel & Tourism – Brockenhurst College (2015), Triple Distinction* (DDD).
• BTEC Level 2 Health & Social Care – Merit.
• Currently studying Level 2 Horticulture with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).

Additional Training and Certificates

• Paediatric First Aid trained.
• Food Hygiene and Food Safety training.
• Fostering preparation training – Passed.
• Training in Attachment Disorder.

Professional Experience

Over 15 years’ experience working with children, including children in care, vulnerable children and young people with additional emotional and developmental needs.

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.50 per hour

I am currently in the process of registering with Ofsted to become an ofsted-registered childminder. I look forward to welcoming families to Bracken and Blossom and providing nurturing, nature inspired childcare.