Heathers
Childminder in Ferndown
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Female Member since Oct 2022 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login 10 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a childminder in Ferndown, offering before and after school care for the children at Parley First School. I was a Primary school teacher for over 15 years, so I have a good deal of experience with young children. I am also a Mum to two lovely children, one of whom attends Parley First School and the other Ferndown Middle School.
I am offering spaces in our warm, comfortable and welcoming home to small groups of children. I aim to provide a home-from-home experience, with an emphasis on individual care. We have lots of fun and educational toys, games and activities to choose from, as well as an enclosed garden for outdoor fun. Our house is located a 5 minute walk from the school, so drop offs and pick ups will be on foot.
Hours can be flexible to suit your needs. I will also be offering full day holiday care during school holidays to school aged children.
My Experience
I trained as a Primary School teacher after completing my BSc honours degree in Psychology in 2002. I have worked across a variety of year groups, ranging from Reception to Year 6. I have taught abroad (Thailand and Australia) and I have also worked as a Special Needs support teacher.
I left full-time teaching to have my own children in 2015 and have since returned as a supply teacher and then a part-time Special Needs Tutor, before re-locating to Dorset in 2021. I decided to re-train as a childminder in 2022 and am now fully OFSTED registered, with training completed in childminding, safeguarding, First Aid and food hygiene. I am also fully DBS checked.
My Qualifications
11 GCSEs and 4 A-Levels
BSc (Hons) Degree in Psychology (2:1)
PGCE in Primary Education
Level 5 OCR Diploma in teaching children with Specific Learning Disorders, e.g. Dyslexia
TESOL Certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language
Childminder course from Childminding UK
Paediatric First Aid certificate from Tiger Lily
DBS checked
Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering from Virtual College
PREVENT awareness course (Government anti-terrorism course)
2 x Safeguarding courses run by Dorset County Council
My Availability
Spaces available Monday - Thursday before and/or after school.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 09/09/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
£6.50 an hour
10% sibling discount
All snacks and activities included in hourly rate.
Extra charge for meals:
Breakfast = £1 per child per day
Lunch (for holiday care) = £1.50 per child per day (children are also welcome to bring their own packed lunch)
Hot dinner = £2 per child per day
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Parley First School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 14/03/2023)
- Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 14/03/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/03/2023)
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