Kjc

My Summary

My Experience

Graded 'Outstanding' since 2011 in my last three inspections - Ofsted registered childminder, a member of PACEY and a member of the Hadleigh Childminding Group. I have been childminding for the past 18 years and served 2 years as the chair of the local Hadleigh Childminders Network Group from 2008 to 2010 & Vacancy Coordinator from 2011 and Chairperson until the group finished. This included planning and Fundraising on behalf of the group.

I have undertaken an Early Years Level three First Aid Training Course and have completed an approved childminder's training course run by Suffolk County Council. I am qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, learning and Development. I have also developed a range of learning skills - please see my qualifications list below for further details.

Some recent comments from parents include:
"Thank you so much for everything you have done over the past couple of months. You have made this difficult time very easy for us and XXXXX will miss you. He has loved coming to you and talks about his fun filled days he has had. It'll be nice to show him the pictures when he is older of the days he had with you. Can't thank you enough!" (from a parent whose child's nursery closed during COVID lockdown and I provided care for 2 months)

"My 3.5 year old only has a few weeks left with Karyn as her childminder, and she is more than a little bit heartbroken - as am I! - she's been with her since she was 1. Karyn has a heart of gold, gets the kids out in the fresh air come rain or shine, and is the loveliest support to us mums and dads too, couldn't recommend her highly enough! I've even been doing a 40 minute round trip just to drop my toddler off at Karyn's once a week since moving from Hadleigh to Manningtree 9 months ago as I couldn't bear to end my girl's time there. She really adores her Karyn! So thank you Karyn, we LOVE you! (from a parent recommending on Hadleigh Noticeboard).

"Having already had a brood that had Childminder’s when they were younger many years ago, I can say hands down that Karyn is by far the best I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. XXXX absolutely loves her and I would not change her for anything. If you are lucky enough to get a spot, take it as you will never have a better person to look after your little one" (from a dad responding to a recommendation on Hadleigh Noticeboard).

My Qualifications

HABC Level 3 in Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Birth to Three Matters
Tiny Talk Baby Signing
Working in Partnership with Parents
NCMA Children Come First Quality Assurance Scheme - Member of the Suffolk Childminding Network
Asthma & Allergy Training
Autism Awareness
Observation & Assessment Workshop
Gastrostomy feeding
EYFS
The Developing Child
CACHE Level 3 NVQ in Children's Care, Learning and Development
Under Threes Still Matter
Social and Emotional Aspects of Development
Bob the Builder
The 4 C's
Positive Approach to Behaviour
Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy
Observation & Assessment Workshop
Roles & Resposibilities and CAF 1 & 2 Training
The Revised EYFS
Inspiring a Love of Books
Letters & Sounds
Two's are Special
Characteristics of Effective Learning
Making it REAL
Implementing the Playwork principles
Supporting Physical Development 0-5 years
Signs of Safety Introduction for Early Years and childcare providers
I'm two, look what I can do!
Playwork and the EYFS
College of Policing - Channel General Awareness module
Am I making a difference? Identifying need and measuring impact in the Early Years
Playwork curriculum and creating play spaces
Behaviour - Understanding Why
Boys & Girls come out to play
Mathematical challenge in the environment
Communication - listening, understanding, speaking
Makaton beginners workshop Modules 1 & 2
An Introduction to FGM, Forced Marriage, Spirit Possession and Honour-based Violence V5
Observing and Assessing Children
Curiosity grows from a tiny STEM
New Early Years Inspection framework 2019
Prevent COVID-19
Dance and movement to support child development
Refresher courses undertaken recently for Food Hygiene, Safeguarding & Paediatric First Aid
New Inspection Framework for September 2021

My Availability

I aim to be flexible to suit parents needs as much as I can.

I care for children from birth onwards to age 3.

Childcare available Monday to Thursday.

I am no longer providing wraparound care school drop off or pick up’s.

I now have a waiting list for any future vacancies if you’d like me to add your child please get in touch.

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.50 per hour

Please contact me for my full fees and payment details.

Drinks and healthy fruit snacks are included in my daily fee.

Daily Hours - 8am till 5pm
(Additional hourly rate's apply for before & after these core hours) Please note a minimum of Two days are recommended per week, to allow children to fully settle in.

I am more than happy to accept any commercial childcare vouchers and am currently registered with Accor (Edenred), Computer Share, Sodexo and RG Childcare vouchers. I’m signed up to the HM Government scheme (Tax-Free childcare)