Natalie
Childminder in Godalming (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
This Childminder has told us that they are awaiting registration by their regulator. You should not use their services until you are satisfied that they can lawfully operate.
My Summary
About Me
I am a mum of two, currently about to finish up my registration process as a childminder. I love my job and am passionate about working with children and their wellbeing.
I am qualified nursery and primary school teacher and am widely read in the latest theories on child development and apply these when working with children. I understand the importance of play for learning and know how to facilitate both adult and child lead play.
I am fun, fair, compassionate and kind. I know that working with children is a gift and work hard to nurture the precious little people in my care.
My Experience
Before having my daughters, I taught in a local primary school. During my years teaching I taught across the age ranges but specialised in the early years and Key Stage One. My teaching practise has given me a great insight into the development of speech, reading and writing as well as behaviour management. Working with younger children has taught me the importance of play for learning. Working with a class of 30, often without a teaching assistant, has helped me to very easily manage my little charges and allows me to both care and educate the children I work with.
Once my daughter reached 10 months, I started to work as a nanny for children of a similar age group with my daughter in tow! I found this a wonderful way to socialise both children but still provide that all important close bond between carer and child, which is vital for a child's sense of self and wellbeing. I have also found children learn from one another both socially and developmentally as well as learning how to interact with one another.
When my youngest daughter was two I started thinking about my childminding as I realised just how much I enjoy these early years and wanted to carry on working with this age group. So I registered and am just in the process of finishing up my registration ready to start on January!
I am warm, nurturing, fun and fair. I love spending my days with little people and helping them learn and grow.
My Qualifications
Childminder training
Postgraduate Degree in Education (Graded Outstanding)
First in BA Hons English Literature
A Levels (English A, History B, Psychology B)
GCSE's (9 including maths B , English A* and Science AA, grades A*-B)
First Aid Child Pediatrics (12 hours Ofsted approved course)
Training (weekly training in my teaching practise which included but not limited to:)
Phonics
Safeguarding children
Drama workshops
Teaching Literacy through Art
Mark making; the beginnings of writing
ASD and the autistic spectrum
Guided reading
Signing
The Importance of play
How children learn to read
Counting and early maths development
Maths in everyday life
Working with children with English as a second Language
Positive Behaviour Management
Music
Speech and Language therapy
Dance therapy
Yoga for kids- I am a qualified kids yoga teacher
Working with children with special needs
My Availability
8.30 - 5.30.with some flexibility
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 12/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
- Childminding from £10.00 per hour
£10 per hour
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 13/11/2024)
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