Victoria
Childminder in London: Merton
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Female Member since Dec 2013 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 07 Dec 2024
My Summary
Early Years Educator
About Me
I share my home with my husband and daughter born 2013. Since then I re-trained for a childcare career and have completed the following courses:
DfE Mentor for Post Covid Recovery scheme (DfE, 2023 to present)
Early Years Child Development Training (DfE 2023-24)
Early Years Professional Development Programme (DfE 2023-24)
Paediatric First Aid (Tigerlily, 2023)
Designated Safeguarding Lead (Merton, 2023)
ADHD Awareness (Educare, 2023)
EYFS Walkthrough (Childcare.co.uk, 2023)
Children, EAL and the Pandemic (Childcare.co.uk, 2023)
Supporting Children with Allergies (Childcare.co.uk, 2023)
Functions of Language (Childcare.co.uk, 2023)
The EYFS Educational Programmes (Childcare.co.uk, 2023)
Developing a Language Rich Curriculum (Merton, 2022)
Language group 2 (Merton, 2022)
Language group 1 (Merton, 2022)
Supporting Children who have English as an additional language (Merton, 2022)
Developing a language rich environment (Merton, 2022)
Food Hygiene Level 2 (Virtual College, Feb 2022)
Teachable moments, Incidental Teaching Training (Merton, 2021)
Raising awareness of SEN and inclusive practice (Merton, 2021)
Autism Awareness (Childcare.co.uk, 2020)
Supporting early language (Childcare.co.uk, 2020)
SENCO training (Childcare.co.uk, 2020)
Prevent training (HM Gov. 2020)
Providing a Healthy Food Environment in Early Years Settings Level 2 (Educare, 2020)
Intro to helping in schools (WEA, 2017)
FGM (Virtual College, 2016)
Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL, 2016)
Early Years Educator Diploma (Cache, April 2016)
Supporting babies and children's language development (Educare, 2016)
Baby and Toddler Communication (PEEP, June 2014)
CYPOP 5 (Trio Childcare July 2014)
CIPD Certificate in Training Practice Merit (OCVC, Oxford 2009-10)
Modern Apprenticeship NVQ level 3 in Management (Protocol, formerly Spring Skills, 2002 – 2004)
Modern Apprenticeship NVQ level 3 in Customer Service, also including management, merchandising and IT skills (Spring Skills, 2000 – 2001)
NVQ level 2 in Retail Operations (Link Training, 1999)
A-levels: English Literature, Theatre Studies, General Studies (Northfields Upper School, 1992 – 1997)
I offer a home from home environment, following the EYFS curriculum, a few minutes’ walk from Wimbledon Park.
Child-led and free play is encouraged, with themes and activities throughout the year. Outdoor play is encouraged and I aim to get out and about daily and in all weathers.
My Experience
I have been a childminder since 2014. I spent 4 years childminding in Oxford and then moved to SW London. Alongside my childminding business I have a cake baking business and deliver workshops in local primary schools. Holiday club food and nutrition classes will be available soon.
I work to keep up to date with evidence based research on children's learning and development, continually building my professional development and knowledge.
My Qualifications
Early Years Professional Development Training
Early Years Educator diploma
Paediatric First Aid
Designated Safeguarding Lead Training
Level 2 Food Hygiene
CYPOP 5
My Availability
No current vacancies.
Opening hours 8am-5pm
Full days or part time
Monday to Thursday Term Time Only
No wrap around services offered
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My Fees
- Childminding from £9.00 per hour
Full day 8am-5pm £85 inclusive of meals and drinks
Part days £12 per hour, please enquire for availability.
Fees to be paid monthly in advance.
Deposit- 4 weeks fees is retained for final 4 weeks care.
Any entrance fees for trips will be agreed and paid in advance, but we will aim to go out most days involving lots of free outings.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
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 06/06/2023)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/12/2017)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Victoria. 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.
Victoria came to our rescue when we needed a short term place for our son - who was 10 months old.
He settled instantly and just had a lovely time every day, always going in and coming out with a big smile!
There is lots of space for exploring, creative and engaging play and they get out for plenty of fresh air.
As a nervous first time mum going back to work, and leaving him for the first time, Victoria quickly put my mind at ease and was a calm and reassuring presence, with plenty of pictures and updates.
We'll miss her and her daughter very much and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
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My son started with Victoria in January. He has quickly settled, having never been apart from family before. He enjoys going, especially due to the huge variety of activities and fun things she always has planned. They attend many groups, and often do lots of crafts and baking etc when at home. I am extremely happy with the level of care provided. I get regular updates and photos of my sons days which is a lovely touch. I would highly recommend Victoria to any parent considering a childminder.
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Victoria was my daughter’s childminder for 4 months. Since the beginning, I have been more than happy with the way she works and with the care she provides. My daughter settled immediately, which was totally unexpected as she usually needs time to adjust to new routines. Victoria made sure that the fist days were extra special! She planned these days carefully and according to my daughter’s favorite activities. Over time they bonded very well. Most times she didn’t want to leave at pick up time as she was happily engaged with something that she did with Victoria.
My daughter is attending a nursery in the morning and was going to Victoria’s in the afternoons. Victoria made sure that the activities planned were in the spirit and in the themes that were being covered by the nursery each week.
But more than that she did a lot of crafts, cooking and baking and read many books.
One of the things that I really appreciated, however, was the flexibility of the schedule and the fact that Victoria was always following my daughter’s needs, moods and likes rather than stick to a strict planned program. As a person Victoria is very calm. Her house has a peaceful and beautiful energy which makes everyone happy while being there.
At a professional level, I have been more that happy too. Victoria is organized, flexible and willing to help in every way she can. We have had an excellent communication and understanding.
I cannot thank or recommend her enough
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