Lois Norcott
Childminder in Chippenham
Usually responds within 12 hours
Female Member since May 2013 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 11 Feb 2025
My Summary
About Me
Space Available from the end of July onwards.
Hello. I am an Ofsted registered childminder graded as Outstanding.
I provide care for babies and pre-school children as well as before and after school care at Ivy Lane School Chippenham.
I live on a quiet road in a lovely house over looking John Coles park.
We have a spacious downstairs area where Children have access to a designated playroom. The park offers spaces to explore, climbing, running, kicking a ball etc with both grass and hard surfaces to use. Outside play is extremely important and is part of our everyday routine, I also have a child friendly garden with a play house, garden toys and open space to run around. We have two cats called Arlo and Alvin.
I provide a safe and nurturing home from home care in a happy and caring environment, where children will be supported and cared for while they learn through play.
My Experience
I have extensive experience both personally and working with babies and children. I have been childminding for over ten years.
I previously worked for a physical play programme, leading classes, singing, encouraging independence and helping pre school children to gain confidence.
My love of watching and being part of the children's development is what inspired me to become a childminder.
My Qualifications
Early Years Professional Development Programme - Delivered on behalf of the Department for Education.
Level 3 SENCO
Level 3 diploma working with children and young people
Childminding qualification (home based)
First aid for child carers (paediatric first aid)
Foundation child protection
Level 3 safeguarding children
Autism awareness
Autism in early years
Blast trained
ECAT (every child a talker)
Level 2 Food safety and Hygiene
Getting to grips with EYFS
Inclusion in practice for practitioners
Early Child Development
Level one forest school
Training is on going in all areas.
My Availability
Please contact me for availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.80 per hour
Currently Includes breakfast, cooked lunch, light evening meal, Snacks and local outings.
I am able to offer funded places for children from 9 month olds. I am also happy to accept payment through any of the childcare vouchers scheme.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Ivy Lane 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
- DBS Check (added 07/05/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 07/05/2017)
- Inspection Report: Inspection January 2023 (added 01/02/2023)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report (added 07/05/2017)
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