Laura

My Summary

Fledgling Childcare

My Experience

I have work in childcare for 10 years and started my journey as a level 3 apprentice in an ofsted rated outstanding nursery. I have since gone on to study Education studies with psychology at University as well as working in a range of childcare settings.
While working as an Early Year Educator in nurseries I helped look after children from 3 months old to 4 years old. In this role I gained experience working with children with SEND needs, children with English as a second language, and furthered my understanding of how to support children's learning and development.
Alongside my experience as an Early Years Educator in nurseries, I have worked at a part- time live out nanny for 8 years.
My experinces Nanny include looking after children from birth to 14 years old, caring for siblings and children with SEND needs. I also gained experience with supporting families with weaning, toilet training and sleep training, as well as helping with homework.
As part of this role I gained experince with completing risk assessment for feild trips and independtly taking children out on trips to places such as local parks, libraries, nature reserves, museums and many more fun places.
I have worked as a SEND teaching assistant in primary and secondary schools furthering my knowledge of how to support children with additional needs. During this time I worked alongside other professionals, followed EHC plans to support children, and developed and ran interventions to help children thrive in school. This also involved me helping ready children for SATs tests and young adults for GCSEs.
I also have experience with running sports and outside activties as an Outdoors Activity Instructor. This allowed me to further my knowledge of the importance of outside play and accessing outside spaces in all weathers.
I have also worked in family support roles including being an Early Help Support Worker for Kent County Council, Health and Wellbeing Engagement Worker for Barnardos and Healthy Child Practitioner, working alongside the Health Visitors in the NHS.
These roles required me to have an understanding of setting up a range of engaging activties for different age groups to support their learning and development. As well as supporting families with; introducing solids, potty training, sleep training and behaviour management.

My Qualifications

Degree in Education Studies with psychology
Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
Level 2 in food handling and hygiene.
Paediatric First Aid training and first aid at work.

I have also completed many work based training courses and always keep an eye out for professional development opportunties to ensure I am providing the best care possible for the families I work with.

My Availability

My working hours are Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Adhoc care offered for early drop off/late collection or on Fridays to be agrees in advance.

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.00 per hour

Half day (5 hours: Morning session 8.30am-1.30pm or Afternoon session 11.30pm-4.30pm) £35
Full day (8 hours: Full day 8.30-4.30) £55
32 hour week (Full week Monday-Thursday) £210

Hourly fee/ additional hours £10
Unsocial hours (e.g. evenings/ weekends) £15
Late collection fee £20 per hour