Esme

My Summary

My Experience

I have always found caring for children enjoyable and rewarding so, after my first Daughter was born in 2009, I decided to leave my career as a sales executive and become a full-time Childminder so that I could spend time doing what I love during the day whilst helping other parents by providing a safe, fun and supportive environment for their children.

My hobbies include walking, crafting, cooking and baking! I love being outdoors which is reflected in my childminding practice, along with providing homecooked healthy nutritious food.

I have testimonials written from past and present parents and am more than happy to share these.

My Qualifications

EYFS Training:

Early Years Foundation Stage Training for Childminders

Introduction to childcare practice (Home based) CACHE Level 3 Diploma Unit T/103/4625 (This is part of the accredited qualification)

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Understanding Child Development in the EYFS

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Brain development and how children learn

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting children's personal, social and emotional development

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting language development in the early years

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Supporting physical development in the early years

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Mathematics

DFE Early Years Child Development Training - Effective curriculum and assessment

Transitions and Starting Points

Key Person Approach

Planning a curriculum for children in the EYFS

Extending children's learning - rich & stimulating small world role play

Creating quality spaces for two year olds in the EYFS



Safeguarding Training:

Local Safeguarding Children Board Training – Updated every 3 years

Prevent training

Norfolk graded care profile training

Safeguarding lead practitioner training

TQUK Level 2 certificate in Understanding children and young people's mental health (RFQ)



Health and Safety Training:

First Aid for Childcare Practitioners – Updated every 3 years

Food Safety and Hygiene Level 2 (Catering) – Updated every 3 years

Food Hygiene Rating 5*


Nutrition:

Practical nutrition for early years practitioners: Foundation course

I also attended regular webinar continual professional development sessions.
Certificates can be seen on request


Other qualifications

Higher National Diploma (HND) – Business Studies - Distinction
A Level English Language

Diploma of Vocational Education Providing Business Service - Distinction
GCSE's Grades C and above

Business Training and Awards
Reed Learning Personal Effectives Course - 2008
Reed Learning Consultative Selling Course - 2008
Special Achievement Business Studies Award - 1998
Communication with Business Award - 1998

My Availability

Please contact me for up to date vacancies. Please message me or visit my website.

I offer childcare from 3 months old.

Before and After school care with drop off & pick up from Hillcrest Primary School.

My Fees

• Childminding from £4.80 per hour

Between 7am and 5.30pm - £4.80 per hour

Fee's include: Healthy snacks, drinks, breakfast, homemade lunch and evening meal if required. Transfers to and from playgroup and school.

I offer government funded childcare, 15 and 30 hours per week depending on eligibility, tax free childcare and workplace childcare vouchers.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any requirements outside of these days/hours. I always do my best to accommodate parents working patterns/shift work.

Before and after school care - Hillcrest school only