Katie
Childminder in Wellingborough
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Female Member since Dec 2022 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 19 Nov 2024
My Summary
Kts Childcare
About Me
My name is Katie i am 38 years old, i live with my partner of over 20 years Daryl, our three wonderful boys Nathan 17yrs,Tristan 15yrs, Hayden 13yrs and our dog Rylea 7yrs.I have been working in the childcare sector for over 20 years.
I am a friendly, reliable, approachable, and caring person who loves to support children in reaching their best possible outcome. Safeguarding the children in my care is my first priority, as well as delivering activities and experiences that help support children achieve in all areas of their development. I have excellent communication skills. I ensure that i create a welcoming and diverse environment where others feel free to express themselves.
Using the interests and preferences of the children with the parents' insight, i provide stimulating experiences to ensure the children's well-being and mental health needs are incorporated into their learning journeys. I will provide high-quality care at an affordable rate for families. I work closely with the parents/carers and other professionals to ensure the children achieve their best possible outcome. I will always ensure the children in my care are involved and are able to choose their activities independently. Their interests, preferences, and likes are listened to and respected at all times.
When children are happy and feel safe, they excel in their learning through real-life experiences, developing their skills without even realising it. I enjoy getting messy, so a spare change of clothes is essential, and we will be making memories all year round. If it snows, we will make a snow man, if it's a hot day, we may be playing in the water and making ice lollies. My personal favourite time of year is autumn... lots of nature walks and collage making.
I will support children and their families through transitions, personal changes, and milestone moments. I shall provide childcare for those who need school drop-offs and pick up support. All day childcare and last-minute care for those who have professional support and need a few days of childcare supervision.
I am both confident and capable in carrying out development tracking, personal care, observations, creating plans and implementing activities and experiences, complete 2 year assessments and transition forms.
I have a lot of experience working with a network of professionals and making SEND referrals, carrying out assessments, working with others such as, Portage/ SSS and IASS while supporting you in accessing other agencies to ensure each child gets the very best support.
My Experience
I have over 20 years experience working in childcare across a number of different settings;
* Community Pre-Schools/ Nurseries
* Full time nanny
* Primary schools
* Private daycare
* Childminder
Each sector giving me the opportunity to learn and develop my craft.
* SEN nurture group
* Class room aid
* Full time Nanny
* 1-1 in the private sector
* Key worker in nurseries/ Pre-Schools
Through these experiences and being a mother myself, i have learnt that every child is unique and each and every child should be treated and cared for individually...one hat does not fit all. I am extremely passionate about helping children while supporting families and love my job. Every day is a new and exciting adventure.
My Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma-Early Years Educator
CACHE Level 3 Childminding practice
courses completed and in date;
Full paediatric First Aid
Child Protection in the Early Years
GDPR
The SEND code of practice
Level 2 Food Hygiene
Safeguarding
Supervision training in early years
promoting positive behaviour
domestic violence
plus many more, available to see
My Availability
currently, there is only one space available on a Monday and friday morning, 8am- 2pm. This will not be able to increase until October 2025.
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| Afternoon | yes | no | no | no | yes | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 13/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
£6 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Ruskin Infant School
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 28/09/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 27/09/2023)
- UK Passport (added 27/09/2023)
- UK Driving Licence (added 27/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Katie. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Katie has been looking after my little boy for more than a year, and I couldn't be more thankful for her of being such an amazing, supportive, and loving person.
Katie is very professional in her work, and her ability to bond with children is just simply amazing. She has a structured work pattern throughout the day, so every child in her setting is busy and never bored.
She has created a lovely play room for kids to enjoy their time. Katie has plenty of educational toys and a safe garden area with lots of outdoor toys.
When we first started, my little boy had speech problems, and Katie was more than happy to help us and support us with this matter. He is now more confident in trying new words and sounds, for which I'm very thankful to Katie.
She has a genuine love and dedication to her work and children, but most importantly, that my son goes to Katie's always with the smile on his face which gives me a piece of mind knowing that he will be well looked after.
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Katie has had our boy for nearly a year now and we couldn't be happier. He has become more independent and so sociable with others, he is coming on leaps and bounds. We as parents could not ask her to do anymore than she is already, she treats the kids like they are her own and each with the same love and attention as the others.
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Katie has been looking after my boys for a while now and she is an excellent care provider. Her attention to details is excellent and she is able to speak to staff and deal with concerns when she picks them up from school. Katie put my mind at rest with communicating with school and she will drop off and collects daily. she is always punctual and extremely reliable.
Katie is also a well qualified and experienced SENCO and ideal to support any chid with additional needs. Katie is highly recommended.
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Katie is amazing at her job - she always has loads of activities and fun ready for each day and treats my son as if he was her own. She clearly loves what she does and it shows when you see your little one so happy and advancing so well. I’d highly recommend Katie to anyone - she has experience dealing with all types of children and is patient and caring to all.
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My children were in Katie's care for approximately 5 years, full time and wrap around school care.
The children were always happy to go to Katie for care and always had a good time, taking part in many activities.
Katie has great patience and understanding with children and maintains excellent carer to parent relationships, keeping parents updated on progress and working with parents to help children develop their skills.
I would not hesitate in hiring Katie again and would recommend her to others.
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