I have been childminding since 2007 during which time I have had 2 Ofsted inspections, the 1st was good with elements of outstanding, then in Febuary 2011 I was judged to be Outstanding overall in all 17 areas putting me in the top 6 % of childcare in England! I am registered for 3 under 5's. Caring for children and babies from birth to 12 years of age. In total I have 6 registered places for children under 8 years of age, though my son takes one of these places. My registration certificate and Ofsted inspection report are available for parents to see, either in person or via access to the Ofsted website. I am also a member of the National Childminding Association and hold current NCMA liability insurance policies. I have a good understanding of children, basing my teaching around them using their interests, learning styles and personalities to plan our days. I support and encouraging personal development with autonomy and creativity being top priorities, helping develop social interaction and understanding differences in others. I foster independence and creativity from a loving and caring base. Also supporting you, the parent in bringing up your child with my expertise and 15 years of childcare experience and training – a highlight of my job is the look of relief on parents faces when they discover that the “odd” thing their child is doing is not only completely normal but developmentally appropriate!
