Kellie
Childminder in Sandy
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Female Member since Oct 2009 Last Updated Feb 2024 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
I'm Kellie. I have 2 children who are grown up and live away from home. I live in a quiet cul-de-sac with my partner and our black Labrador, Laila. I live very close to the town centre and within easy walking distance of the mainline train station. I have a large, secure back garden.
I have toys and resources for all ages and abilities. I have a large selection of books, and I read with the children everyday. I also have a wide range of art & craft materials.
I like to spend time outside in the fresh air with the children in my care and we make use of the garden when the weather is good. I am privileged to live close to the Sandhills and RSPB reserve and we take advantage of having these beautiful open spaces on our doorstep. During term time when the older children are at school, I can take the younger children to Bedford, Biggleswade or St Neots for walks, picnics etc. We can also attend drop-in sessions at St Swithuns Primary school and Sandy Children’s Centre and Potton play group.
In school holidays we have been on visits to: Mead Open Farm, Standalone Farm, Shepreth Wildlfe Park, Jordan’s Mill, Wrest Park and Jungle Jim’s soft play. We also visit garden centres, pet shops and other places of educational interest.
I am a driver with a car which is insured for business use and I have various sized baby/booster seats for any car journeys that need to be made.
I currently collect from St Swithun's Primary school ONLY.
At my last Ofsted inspection in April 2019, I was awarded a 'Good' grade.
My Experience
As well as being a mother, I have been a registered childminder since 2003. I have cared for many children during the last 20 years, ranging in age from 6 weeks old to 11 years old, some for brief spells on short term contracts and others for more extended periods, in excess of 11 years.
I often care for siblings.
I have experience of caring for children with asthma, eczema, impaired hearing, food allergies and emotional problems.
I have experience of caring for babies of teenage mothers and have worked with a baby on the Care to Learn scheme (which provides financial assistance to young mothers, enabling them to return to education).
I am a Pacey member and have Public Liability Insurance provided by Royal Sun Alliance
My Qualifications
As required by Ofsted:
I hold an approved Early Years First Aid certificate, valid until October 2024.
I have attended workshops and completed training on:
EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage)
Risk Assessment
Autism, Asperger’s and Pragmatic Semantic Disorders
Common Core of Skills & Knowledge for the Children’s Workforce
Inclusion and Diversity
Safer Food, better Business
EYFS Observation & Planning
Safeguarding Awareness
CAF Awareness (Common Assessment Framework)
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect
Risk Assessment in Safeguarding
Communication in Health, Social Care or Children’s & Young People’s Settings
Equality & Inclusion in Health, Social Care or Children’s & Young People’s Settings
Impulsive Behaviour
Common Core of Skills and Knowledge
Supporting Children with Speech, Language and Communication Needs
Raising Developmental Concerns with Parents
Delivering the EYFS
Supporting 2 year olds in the EYFS
Early Help Assessment
Transitions and Vulnerability
Early Child Development
Channel Awareness Module (The Prevent Duty)
The Essentials of GDPR
An Introduction to Safeguarding Children- refresher
Early Help Assessment/Lead Practitioner/Information Sharing
I have a Level 2 Award in Food Safety and a Level 2 Award in Allergy Awareness
I have an accredited Level 2 Counselling Skills qualification and an accredited Level 3 Counselling Studies qualification. I intend to study for a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in the future.
I have been a Bereavement Service Volunteer with Cruse and a Community Support Worker with the children's organisation Chums.
My Availability
I am available for childminding:
8am-5:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am-12pm on a Friday, but will consider a 7:30am start, if required.
I may be able to accommodate an earlier start or later finish in an emergency or by special arrangement.
I am not available for care on weekends, overnight or on Bank Holidays.
*** I will have a before/after school space for 5-8 year old from January 2024***
PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR FULL DETAILS OF CURRENT VACANCIES AS THESE CAN CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 21/02/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Half rate for Bank Holidays and holidays taken by parents
Half rate during school holidays for term time only contracts
No charge for childminder illness/emergencies
I offer funded places for 3 & 4 year olds including the 30 hour entitlement
I offer 15 hours funding for 2 year olds, in line with the new Government rollout
I accept payment by means of childcare vouchers and am registered with all the major companies.
I am registered for the government Tax-Free childcare scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Swithun's VC Lower School
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.
My Documents
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric & Infant First Aid (added 07/09/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/09/2022)
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