Jennie73
Childminder in Ludgershall
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Female Member since May 2012 Last Updated May 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Originally a primary school teacher, I have been childminding now for 24 years and have received an Outstanding grade in my last four Ofsted inspections. (Latest inspection May 22). I love my job and enjoy the rewards of helping young children to learn through play.
Although we are based at home we spend much of each day out and about accessing local amenities and making use of a variety of outside play environments including parks, farms and National Trust sites.
My house has been designed with childcare in mind so is a safe yet exciting environment where children can explore, play and learn whilst benefitting from the advantages of being part of a small family based setting.
I have a grown up daughter with Autism and learning difficulties so am experienced in dealing with additional needs. I attend regular training and have recently completed a quality improvement award. I am able to accept childcare vouchers and can also offer Free Early Education places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds including the 30hrs funding.
My Experience
Primary School Teacher
24 years childminding
Experienced with additional needs
My Qualifications
BA QTS
Early Years Professional Status
Advanced Safeguarding
QIA Quality Assurance Award
First Aid Certificate
I also attend regular training sessions and hold a portfolio of certificates covering a variety of topics relating to children's learning and development.
My Availability
Tues - Fri 8am - 5.30pm
Older siblings can be accommodated during school holidays and INSET days.
I am also registered for overnight care and can sometimes offer flexibility outside my usual hours by prior arrangement.
I can do pick ups from Abbotts Ann School.
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My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
My standard rate is £6.00 per hour which covers all food, trips out etc. I offer a 40p reduction for siblings. This is reviewed every September.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Abbotts Ann Church of England 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 27/04/2020)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Jennie73. 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.
Jennie has been our childminder for both our children. They both have loved their time with Jennie including all the activities, adventures and crafting throughout the years especially the food/snacks created brought home and eaten by us all. All the kids have formed a great bond even though they are different ages and interested in a variety of activities and topics. Jennie effortlessly seems to make it all work. Jennie has been great at communication and been flexible when needed for myself. I would highly recommend Jennie to anyone who has children!!
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My 18 month old has been attending Jennie's since she was around 10 months old. I highly recommend Jennie to anyone looking for a childminder in the Ludgershall area. I count myself very lucky I was left without a childminder last minute and Jennie had some availability. My daughter settled in so quickly, I felt very comfortable leaving her even from the first day and was reassured completely. Jennie clearly loves doing what she does and that comes across in all the activities she puts together for the children and the trips she takes them on. Although my daughter can't communicate properly yet, she obviously enjoys going there and greets Jennie with big smiles. I am kept up to date with a daily report, as well as photos from the week uploaded onto a portal. Jennie is obviously very knowledgeable about child development and keeps me informed about how my daughter is doing and how we can help her and encourage her development at home. Jennie's home is completely set up for children, with safe areas to play inside and outside, she has everything there for them. Being an army family, I can only hope we don't get posted anywhere soon so we don't have to leave her!
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Jennie is amazing. My baby used to cry when meeting new people but on our first meeting she had a big smile for Jennie and we haven’t looked back. She now gets excited when she sees Jennie and the other kids. Jennie’s home is 100% child friendly very very clean and your kids will have an absolute ball!! I feel happy and comfortable leaving my daughter in Jennie’s care because I know she’s safe. Jennie treats them like her own kids and you can see how much the children care about her which is lovely and heart warming. Would highly reccomend I have 3 children and wish I met Jennie when my older children attended child care! And problems or questions Jennie is always happy to help if and when she can.
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Our daughter (now 3) has been going to Jennie for over 2 years now and was joined by our son 7 months ago (now 16 months). We feel so lucky to have found her and couldn't ask for any more. Both our children love going to Jennie and my husband and I feel that she really makes a difference to them - helping them learn and grow into the confident little people they are. She has taken them to lots of different places and gives them a great range of experiences. When at Jennie's home they seem to fit so many different activities in too! Jennie is extremely approachable and accommodating. We feel that she really knows each individual child and caters for their needs very well. I would highly recommend Jennie to anyone looking for a wonderful childminder.
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What can I say - Jennie is a superstar! I recommend Jennie to people all the time! Our daughter, now a toddler, has been going to Jennie since 9 months old and is absolutely in love with her! Jennie has been absolutely key - working with us developing her physical and emotional needs, especially through difficult phases. We were going to do a mixture of nursery and childminding to up the social aspect but Jennie always takes the children to toddler groups to socialise with other children. We took the chance to only send our daughter to Jennie and I'm so happy we did. Jennie treats our daughter as if she is her own and is so kind and loving with all the children. Jennie writes in a little book all they've done that day and they're always going to farms or exploring somewhere. Even indoor play at home is filled with sensory and fun play. Jennie provides care throughout half-term and holidays which is paramount for us and when she is ever away she organises care with childminders our daughter is familiar with and comfortable with. I cannot fault Jennie in any way!
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