I have a degree in Psychology, and have been a registered nurse. I have spent many years in a variety of jobs, including estate agency. But the most rewarding of these have been when I have been involved with children. I have worked as a nanny and a youth worker, and after being made redundant in 2008 I decided that it was time to fulfil my dream of becoming a childminder. Therefore alongside working as a nanny I studied to become a registered childminder.
Ofsted Inspection
Children are cared for in a warm, homely environment, where they are developing close relationships with the childminder and others in the setting.
17 November 2009
My intention with my childminding service is to provide a “home from home” where children in my care will feel calm, happy and stimulated. Having sent my own children to childminders for many years I understand the value that such a service can provide, and how important it is that children are happy and well cared for. I also understand the need to provide parents with information and honest feedback regarding their child's day to day routine, including what they have been doing, what they have enjoyed or disliked, how long they have slept (if applicable), what they have eaten and their general behaviour. I do this by providing parents with a daily diary that details all of the above, so that they can have an insight into how their child has spent their day.
I became Ofsted registered in June 2009. I have public liability insurance and home and car insurance that are suitable for the purpose of childminding. I am a member of the NCMA.