Hermione Read Bishop

My Summary

My Experience

My Experience

I have over 30 years’ experience caring for babies and young children, both as a parent and, for the past 19 years, as an Ofsted-registered childminder. I am also a very proud grandma to my grandson, Rafael, who was born in August 2019 (presently living in Portugal).

Over the years, I have had the pleasure of caring for many children, from babies as young as four months old through to school age, including siblings and children requiring additional support. I have also supported children with a range of dietary requirements, including gluten-free, vegetarian and lactose-free diets.

I currently care for six children aged from 12 months to 4 years, creating a small, friendly and nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual.

I understand that every family has different needs, which is why I aim to be flexible and accommodating wherever possible. I work closely with parents to establish routines and arrangements that fit in with their family life, while always ensuring that children's individual needs remain at the heart of my care.

Flexible Sessions & Contracts

For children aged 0–5 years, I offer a variety of childcare arrangements, including:

7.30am starts
School core hours (9.00am–3.00pm)
Term-time-only contracts
All-year-round contracts

Please note that I have a minimum booking requirement of 6 hours per day and two days per week.

With more than three decades of childcare experience, my aim is to provide parents with the reassurance that their children are being cared for by someone who is experienced, knowledgeable, nurturing and genuinely passionate about childcare.

My Qualifications

I am constantly studying and refreshing my qualifications.

2025 - I have recently started an open degree with the Open University - studying a combination of both Early Years and Childhood Studies and Health and Social Care.

I completing the SENCO Level 3 in February 2024

Valid paediatric first aid, safeguarding and child protection, COVID-19, Equality and Diversity, Food Hygiene and Nutrition

2012, 2013 and 2015 Bristol Standards
A fab qualification to get - in recognition of my demonstration of ongoing commitment to quality improvements

Speech, Language and Communication
Business and Administration

Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life

Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce (Childcare).

Level 4 Open University Certificate in Early Years (first year of Degree Course) (CertEY)

Level 3 NVQ Children's Care, Learning & Development

CACHE Certificate in Pre School Practice (including voluntary work at Blue Coat Pre-school)

CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare (all 5 modules)

Diploma in Child Day Care & Child Psychology

CACHE Certificate - Working with Children with Special Needs

NEC Certificate in Continuing Professional Development - Level 3

My Availability

space available for a confident walker on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 2026

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.50 per hour
• Babysitting from £12.00 per hour

From September 2026, my fees will be £6.50 per hour (minimum charge of 6 hrs per day for pre-school aged children 0-5 years old)

I do accept funding - both the 15 and 30 hour options. For all funded hours, I charge a contribution towards consumables and outings of £1.00 per hour.

I do insist on a MINIMUM of two sessions per week - this helps children to settle quicker .

I have been accepted by Gloucestershire County Council to provide the Nursery Education Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Please ask for details.

Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Hermione Bishop - Certified Early Years Practitioner.(Cert EY)



HERE ARE JUST A FEW COMMENTS AND THANK YOU'S I'VE RECEIVED

‘Such fab detail, it’s great to see H doing so many different activities and enjoying herself with Hermione. I can’t believe she is painting at 11 months’

‘I love seeing this scrapbook, I love the fact pictures are taken most days of O and the other children, and love to see the work they produce. O loves going to Hermione’s and is developing well’

‘We couldn’t have hoped for a more wonderful childminder for S. She has settled in so well and now happily runs off to play when we drop her off.

Hermione provides such a caring and fun environment and we are super impressed by the amount she fits into the day. The daily feedback is much appreciated, and Hermione’s insights are really observant. Its clear Hermione really cares about S’s development, - e.g. helping her drink from a cup. A heartfelt thanks for a modern day Mary Poppins, We all love you already’.

‘T has done some really lovely artwork. I really do appreciate the feedback and all the crafts she brings home. We love to see the photos showing our daughter enjoying herself and having fun’ Keep up the good work’. You are fab !!!

‘We continue to enjoy reading about S’s progress. At home he loves telling us about his days and what he has done when he brings home paintings and drawings. He is so proud of what he has done. He thoroughly enjoys going to Hermione’s and the activities she does with them. She has certainly helped to enhance his development in a range of areas’.

‘Thank you so much for all the special care you give our daughter. We truly appreciate it, and I know I can go to work and be happy knowing my daughter is settled and well cared for. You are a star’

‘Thank you for making H’s first birthday so memorable. You look after the children so well and treat them all with so much love and care’.

‘Thank you for looking after T this year. You have shown what a fab childminder you are, T is really going to miss coming to your house. But big school is coming ………….

‘Thank you for everything, you do for me and for making me always feel welcome at your home. Thank you for always being so willing to have me when my mummy and daddy are caught up late at work. We could not be without you’

L thoroughly enjoys his time at Hermione's. He is always eager to tell me about the different activities they do, one of his favourites is baking cakes. He loves to bring them home for mummy to try. I have been extremely pleased with the work Hermione has done with L since he started in September 2010. (ongoing contract)
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My little boy, C has been with Hermione since September 2010. Hermione came highly recommended to me by many people. I have been really happy with the level of care so far. C was not shy when he started and settled in really quickly. Hermione has a very calm and caring approach which helped. Hermione does an amazing array of activities with C. He is learning a lot about different cultures and themes. They recently celebrated Chinese New Year. Hermione is very pro-active about taking the children out regularly. C goes swimming, playgroups and shopping often. He also loves going to slimbridge to feed the birds and Westonbirt. There are lots of art and craft and cooking activities too. The things C has made at Christmas were just gorgeous.

C enjoys the family atmosphere at Hermiones. He loves the children and is always reluctant to leave at the end of the day

Hermione has a lovely home and family. I am so happy to leave my son and know he is being so well looked after. (6 month contract)
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Dear Hermione, thank you for everything. You are a star. All our love xxxx
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Thank you for all the extras and the care and all the experiences my children have been through with you. All the wonderful childcare N has received from you over the last few years!. Its been a journey !!. lots of love E, N & F (24 month contract)
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Just to say a huge thank you for all the love, care and attention you have given to M for the past 2 years. We will both miss you, but lots of luck for the future. M, R, & M (24 month contract)
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Many thanks for all your fantastic help over the past year. please keep in touch M & L (12 month contract)
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Thank you for all your hard work this year. It has been reassuring to know that the girls have been happy and busy doing fantastic things, with love from C, D, C & E (18 month contract)
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Many thanks Hermione. L loves being with you and really enjoys all the different things you do with her. My daughter has settled so well into her routine at your house. Each week L really looks forward to going to Hermione's. She provides a structured and fun environment and L loves the different things they make each week, and as a result I have asked Hermione to have L for a few extra sessions each week. (18 month contract)
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My daughter M has been coming to Hermiones for the past few years on a part time basis. M loves just about everything they do at Hermiones. All the trips, cooking, arts and crafts. She has settled in well with Hermione and enjoys the company of all the other children. As a result of the excellent care that Hermione has given to M, i have now asked Hermione to look after my younger son whilst im at college. My daughter is 10 and still comes to Hermiones for after school care during term time. (on going contract since 2005).