Little Pumpkins

My Summary

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My Experience

I have been training and working in child care and education since leaving school. Firstly as a teaching assistant then moving on to more childcare roles within nurseries. Through my studying of childcare learning and development, I specialized in the infant age group. I have worked in classes of children from early as 4 months up to 11 years. I am currently in my final year of a primary education degree(Very useful for homework help).
I chose to become a childminder as it allowed me to carry on the career that I have built and love, with being able to spend time with my own children.
In my home childcare, I aim to provide children with an environment where they can grow and learn in a way that is fun and engaging for them. I fully endorse children's natural curiosity and their ability to explore their own worlds. I aim to provide a free-flow environment where children can access the resources they choose. To explore outside regardless of weather(Nothing better than jumping in a muddy puddle) and to be able to enjoy days out to places they haven't been before to encourage their curiosity further. I am a firm believer in child independence and providing them with safe ways for developing their personal independence.
My family has a love for animals as shown by the many pets we have. I see them as a benefit to my childcare setting as having animals is a great way to help children to develop their social skills and build self-esteem.
Meals and snacks are provided throughout the day.

My Qualifications

BA(Honours) Learning and Teaching in primary years
NVQ Level 3 Child care Learning and development
NVQ Level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning
Paediatric first aid
Food hygiene
Safeguarding

My Availability

I aim to be flexible as I understand that not everyone works 9-5. I open at 6.30 and work till 6.30.
Available for school holidays.
School pick-ups from Long Knowle Primary.

My Fees

• Childminding from £5.50 per hour

£5.50 per hour