Debbie
Childminder in Middlesbrough
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since Mar 2016 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
My name is Debbie Fitzpatrick, I am a Ofsted Outstanding rated Registered Childminder based in Marton. My business name is Debbie's Ducklings Childminding Services. I am able to drop off and collect from Chandlers Ridge Academy in Nunthorpe.
I have gained the following training and qualifications;
- CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificates (for myself and my husband Richard)
- HABC Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - covering Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Managing Paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies.
- AIM Qualifications Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
- 5 Star Food Hygiene rating when inspected in November 2023.
- Food Safety and Hygiene Awareness
- Car Seat Safety Awareness
- Oral Health Promotion
- An Introduction to Safeguarding Children
- Safeguarding Children in Education
- Basic Awareness of Child and Adult Sexual Exploitation
- An Introduction to FGM, Forced Marriage, Spirit Possession and Honour based Violence
- Understanding Pathways to Extremism and the Prevent Programme
- Child Accident Prevention
- Safe Sleeping for Babies - Reducing the Risk of SIDS
- Safeguarding in the Digital World for Early Years
- Phonics for Pre-school Children Webinar
- Reading in the Early Years Webinar
- Writing in the Early Years Webinar
- On the Spot Planning Webinar
- Settling-in and Baseline Assessment Webinar
- English as an Additional Language Webinar
- Attachment and the Key Person Role Webinar
- Risk Assessment Webinar
- The National Open College Network - Assisting in a Primary School - Level II. (Placement for one day per week for an Academic year at Acklam Whin Primary School)
- Media Studies Degree
I am registered to care for children from birth to 11 years following the Early Years Foundation stage curriculum. I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years - (PACEY).
I have a huge range of resources for children to explore and have fun with and a large secure garden with a range of outdoor toys, ride ons, scooters, a sand pit and a water table.
I hold a full UK driving licence and have my own car insured for business use. I live with my husband and our two sons aged eleven and fourteen.
I am available for day care, full and part time, before and after school. I am happy for you to come to visit me and discuss your requirements in more detail.
Thank you
My Experience
I spent one day per week for a academic year working at Acklam Whin Primary School with children in Reception and completed The National Open College Network - Assisting in a Primary School - Level II.
I have volunteered in my sons school in the nursery and have recently completed my Level 3 Forest School Leaders qualification with Rewilding Adventures.
My Qualifications
- Ofsted rated Outstanding in my two inspections
- CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificates (for myself and my husband Richard)
- HABC Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid - covering Emergency Paediatric First Aid and Managing Paediatric illness, injuries and emergencies.
- AIM Qualification Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders
- Food Safety and Hygiene Awareness
- The National Open College Network - Assisting in a Primary School - Level II.
- Media Studies Degree
My Availability
I am available from 07:45am am - 16:45pm.
I am very happy for you to come and visit me and discuss your requirements in more detail.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 14/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Chandlers Ridge Academy
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
- DBS Check (added 28/12/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 28/12/2023)
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