Becca B

My Summary

My Experience

I have experience with all ages from 3 months to 13 years old, and have worked with children since 2011.

From September 2009 to April 2011 I worked each Saturday for a children’s free play club, namely Fort Apache. I started as a volunteer but became a paid employee of the organisation in April 2009. This is set in the woodland area of Hele Village where the children have helped build tree houses and therefore gain self worth and self esteem when playing in this environment. It was my job to help promote a safe and fun experience for children. There were children of all ages from 4 through to 15 and the children are of all needs and abilities (many of the children suffer from ADHD).

From August 2009 to February 2011 I was a Scout Leader briefly for Cub Scouts and then Beaver Scouts (ages 6 to 8) for 3rd Newton Abbot. I volunteered 5-7 hours at least each week. I worked my way up to become the head leader. It was my responsibility to plan the sessions and run these with the help of another Beaver leader and adult helpers. The sessions were very structured play activities and the children achieved badges through the activities they did. In the summer the children were taken on outdoor activities to play and explore.

From May 2011 to August 2017 i worked in a nursery as a Nursery Nurse with children from 3 months to 5 years old. The room i mostly worked in was 2-5 years but i often covered in the baby room.

I left the nursery to start up my own business as a self employed child care provider as i had a lot of people interested in me providing care to their children. I worked self employed as a nanny from September 2017 to March 2019 for around 6 families a week which includes a range of ages. I like to take the children on trips, play groups, the zoo etc. We go out somewhere nearly every day. I also help out families who need the occasional care. I am very flexible and try to accommodate everyone.

I have been Ofsted Registered as a childminder since March 2019. I have converted the bottom floor of my house into a play space for the children, a small toilet area and space for nappy changing and i use our car port as an outside sheltered space for the children for water play, sand, messy play. This area is secured by a child gate at the entrance for younger children. Our kitchen is also used where i set up a small table for the children to sit at while they eat or cook at or do craft or painting activities.

I have an NVQ3 in Childcare, Learning and Development and First Aid also a valid CRB check. I have completed Childminding in Torbay course and I have also completed an Awareness of Autism course. I regularly go on courses to improve my practice and knowledge.

I have also helped on several projects for Play Torbay who are a children’s charity who work to promote and provide play opportunities within Torbay. I have worked on several projects within their charity, namely doorstep adventures.

My Qualifications

I have an NVQ3 in Childcare, Learning and Development and valid First Aid training and also safeguarding and various other training such as Makaton sign language and Thrive.

I have also completed Torbay Council Childminding course.

I have completed Awareness of Autism level 2.

Other than my childcare qualifications i have 3 A Levels including English Literature C, Mathematics C and Art B and 11 GCSE's from grade A* to B.

I have been driving since 2008 and have maximum 11 years no claims.

My Availability

I have availability to take on more families for babysitting services.

I am happy to meet you and your children before you commit to leaving your children with me to ensure you are comfortable and happy.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £9.50 per hour
• Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I am signed up to the government's Tax Free Childcare scheme so if you are a working parent you can sign up to pay me via this scheme and get 20 % off your childcare bill.

I also accept 2 year old, 3 year old and 30 hour entitlement funding.

8am - 6.30pm Monday- Friday - £6 ph for one child, £10ph for 2 children, £12.60ph for 3 children (plus £2 per meal)
Before 8am, after 6.30pm I offer babysitting, at my house or yours, at a rate of £9ph for up to 2 children, each additional child is an extra £1 per hour.
I offer overnight childcare at my house or yours. The rate is £9.50ph and £45 flat rate for sleeping hours.
School pick ups are an additional £5.20 pick up charge per family.