Philippa Nichol

Childminder in Forest Hall

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Female Member since Jul 2011 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 06 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Newborn Experience

School Pickups

Childcare Qualifications

Webinar Regular

About Me

I am an OFSTED registered childminder. I provide a warm and caring environment, keeping your baby/child safe and happy, whilst learning through play/experiences, skills that will prepare them for school and social life. My house and large garden are safe, resourceful, interesting and fun for children.
I have recently been inspected under the new Education Inspection Framework.
I have received a very pleasing report. Outcome was Good in all areas.
I go to great lengths to ensure the safety and happiness of your baby/child..
Please send me a message to discuss your childcare requirements and your child's needs.

My Experience

I have been a registered childminder for nearly 20 years and have respite foster cared. I have 3 children!

My Qualifications

I trained as a nursery nurse in BTEC nursery nursing. I have the cache level 2 in childminding. I have up to date Paediatric First Aid certificate. I am a member of Pacey.(Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.) I keep up to date following Pacey and regular training.
I have up to date training in the following:
Developing EYFS
Safeguarding children
Food hygiene
Supporting well-being
Supporting children with speech, language and communication needs,
Expectations of behaviour
Schemas
Etc.

My Availability

The only school I drop off and collect at is Westmoor Primary School.Available , when places for part time full time care.I offer places for 2 year old funding and 3 year old universal/extended funding.

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Last Updated: 06/05/2025

My Fees

Childminding from £4.00 per hour

I charge £4.00 per hour full time places. Drinks, meals, snacks included (except for babies before weaned..)
I charge £4.50 per hour for part time places.

My Local Schools

I provide drop offs and pick ups at Westmoor Primary School

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.

Good

22 November 2019

Children benefit from a nurturing atmosphere that promotes learning and development across all areas, according to a recent inspection. The childminder creates a welcoming environment with easily accessible resources, fostering independence and choice. Strong partnerships with parents and effective safeguarding measures are highlighted. Areas for improvement include enhancing resources for large physical development and addressing safety concerns in the outdoor play area.

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24 July 2015 - Good

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