Pat Hyam
Childminder in Ipswich
Female Member since Oct 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Please feel free to book an appointment for viewing your place early to avoid disappointment. Hello my name is Pat and I live in a 3/4 bedroom house in north west Ipswich with my husband . We are an active family enjoying nature and the great outdoors and are animal lovers. My garden runs on to the back of the local allotments where we have acquired 2 plots.The children in my care have the chance to grow their own organic fruit and vegetables and have a chance to feed the chickens. There is also a wildlife pond where the children can go pond dipping and a willow hut/den where the children enjoy having picnics(weather permitting). I have an enclosed back garden where there is a lovely playhouse,bikes,trikes,ride on tractors , mud kitchen etc. The children also benefit from the vast range of educational toys inside the premises. Arts and crafts, playdough, painting activities are also available. We attend local mums and tots, library, the Play bus , Mini monsters weekly and various parks etc. In the school holidays the children benefit from day trips, such as Walberswick Crabbing, Clacton Beach, Nacton shores, Baylham rare breeds farm, Jimmys Farm , Colchester country Park , Felixstowe Beach and numerous parks in and around Ipswich.
My Experience
Life experience and 30 years of being registered and bringing up two beautiful children.I am calm around the children and believe that children flourish with love and affection and with secure boundaries . My references which can be viewed on my childcare.co.uk will show my wealth of experience over the many years and the love I have of the work I do.. Full driving license for 40 years.. I am a very active childminder who enjoys the great outdoors,most days are filled with activities and free play with plenty of fresh air. I have a 7 seater Vauxhall Zarifa which is insured for my childminding business, which means that the children within my setting have the added benefit of going out and enjoying the day trips that are provided.
My Qualifications
I now have my NVQ3 IN CHILDCARE which I obtained in Feb 2010 and also have a level 3 in Playwork.. In July 2019 I obtained an overall GOOD grade from Ofsted. I hold a Level 2 award in food hygiene/safety, peadiatric first aid, safeguarding children, EYFS foundation stage exploring the pack, birth to three matters, social & emotional aspects of development, Epi-pen training, Data Protection ,Equality and Diversity, Personal Safety and NSPCC Child Protection Awareness. Also I have many references regarding the children that i have looked after and references from current parents available on request. EYFS learning tracker which supports the development of each child within my care is in place and this sees the development of the child through to when they eventually go to full time education.
My Availability
Part time vacancy availabile from September 2024 , feel free to contact me with your requests.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
Prices available on request. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions that you feel that you might have.
Regards Pat (FIRSTSTEPS CHILDCARE)
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 16/11/2018)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Pat Hyam. 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.
Our little Arthur joined Pat in 2021 and I can’t recommend her enough! From the moment we met her we felt comfortable, 3 years later she’s our extended family, Arthur loves her and we don’t know what we would do without her! To anyone looking for a childminder who will treat your baby like her own as well as support you too in this difficult transition she’s your lady! 5* and then some! 💜 Thank you Pat! We love you!
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on 16/12/2024
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Pat Hyam
on 16/12/2024:
Thank you so much for your glowing review , Mr A is such a big character within the setting , always willing to help , especially tidy up time and his little quirky ways are hilarious, especially when I thank him for doing something, his reply is you are welcomed my lovely , 🥰
Our son started with Pat at the end of 2022. Making the decision to go back to work after a pandemic was hard on me and I knew I couldn’t leave my child with just anyone. Upon meeting Pat for the first time I just knew it in my heart she was the one for him. She loves and cares for my son like he’s one of her own. The relationship they have is very special and it he is so comfortable with her. Choosing Pat to look after our boy was the best decision we ever made. He has never had a bad day and has learnt so much with her, she really gives the home from home experience whilst also encouraging learning. Our son has also made very good friends with the other children in Pats setting. Our son is starting school next year and I will find it extremely difficult not having our lovely ‘Pat Pat’ in our day to day routine, but I know the relationship will continue for many years to come. Pat, if you’re reading this I wish I could give you more Stars.. you really are an amazing person and we love you very very much.
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Pat Hyam
on 16/12/2024:
Oh my what a lovely review, absolutely love having your little fella he is a credit to you . I will never forget the day he told us both that he was going to be ill tomorrow, so he could have a mummy day 🤣xx
Pat took my daughter on when she was around 11 months old, it was abit of rushed job due to being let down previously by someone else. Gracie took to pat so quickly and settled in really well, shes now ready for school and its all thanks to Pat. During gracies time here pat has taught her the basics of being a kid, lots of mud and days out but she has also taught her the importance of patience and being nice to one another. I would recommend Pat to anyone, she has been a big part of helping my daughter become who she is. Thank you Pat
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tasha
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on 24/07/2024
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Pat Hyam
on 15/09/2024:
Thank you so much for your glowing review , it has been a real pleasure looking after Miss Gracie , she is a character and the other children will miss her, but it’s time to move onto new chapters and I am sure she will thrive at her new school xx
We love Pat!! Pat has now looked after both of our boys from 10months old through to them starting school. Pat has so many outstanding qualities. She is reliable and has always been there for us over the years. Both of our boys have absolutely loved their time with pat as there is a mixture of learning and social acitivies. Pats behaviour management is amazing and we feel has positively impacted our boys. Communication has always been good and in the early days when our boys were initially a little bit nervous was very reassuring. We would highly recommend Pat to anyone.
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Our daughter started going to Pat’s in feb 2021. Prior to this our daughter had been at nursery and cried every day at drop off (and throughout the day when there). Within a few sessions of being at Pat’s she was so happy to be dropped off and really started to come out of her shell. Pat has helped our daughter develop her social skills no end and build her confidence. The setting is fantastic as it really is a place where kids get to just be kids, enjoy their time playing and learning. Pat has the perfect balance of kindness and firmness with the kids, instilling politeness and manners whilst also being caring and attentive. I would recommend Pat to anyone and everyone, we couldn’t have been without her!
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