I am registered with Ofsted. I am CRB checked. I have a full clean driving licence. I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY - previously NCMA). I am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office as a Data Controller. I received a Good grade for care in my last Ofsted inspection.
Qualifications, Training & Courses Attended:
*I have completed my ICP (Introducing Childminding Practice). *I hold a current Safeguarding Children (Child Protection) certificate. *I hold a current Paediatric First Aid certificate. *Advanced Apprenticeship in Children's Care Learning & Development. Childcare Learning and Development (CCLD) NVQ - Level 3.. *An Introduction to Data Protection - Level 2. *An Introduction to Equality & Diversity - Level 2. *Basic Food Hygiene - Level 2. *Key Skills In Application of Number - Level 2. *Key Skills in Communication - Level 2. *NSPCC Child Protection Awareness -Level 2 *Personal Safety - Level 2. *FSA Food Allergy Training. *First Aid Essentials Course. *Playing together Course. *Ofsted Essential Paperwork *Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage Course. *Autism - The Invisible Condition *Autism - Aiding Communication Through Visual Support *Autism - Understanding Play & Analysing Behaviour Of Children With Autism *Channel General Awareness (Prevent Duty) *Prevent For Leaders & Managers *Step On Training *NCC Prevent Training *FGM: recognising and preventing *Prevent Duty and British Values *Supporting Children with Speech,Language and Communication Needs *Observations and the EYFS *Schemas *Tracking Progress *Learning Through Play in the Early Years *Risk Assessment *Working With Babies *Technology in the Early Years
As well as bringing up my own 3 children, I have been Ofsted registered since 2002 and throughout that time, have had a wide range of experience in Childminding - caring for children from 12 days old to 17 years old!!
I have experience with newborns, children with hearing difficulties, food allergies, eczema and asthma, and have cared for children whose second language is English.