Gemma
Childminder in Kings Hill
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Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 20 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am an Ofsted registered OUTSTANDING childminder and qualified primary school teacher living in Kings Hill with my husband Alex, our daughter Charlotte aged 14, our son Henry aged 11 and our baby boy Reuben (and our beagle Lexi).
I offer childcare for under 5's
I offer the Free Early Entitlement from 9 months. Contact me for further information about this.
As a mother of three I appreciate that being apart from your child can sometimes be difficult; I therefore welcome communication through the day and provide daily email snippets, letting you know what we are up to including pictures and any new developments in your child.
My home is equipped with a wide range of toys, books and activities suitable for all ages and stages of development. I also have a secluded, enclosed garden.
My time with your child (0 to 5 yrs) is structured using the EYFS (early years foundation stage) framework to ensure the activities selected are tailored to your child’s learning and development needs, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills they need by the time they start school. Reference to this framework will be included in the daily snippets.
Activities at home include - arts and crafts including painting and other messy play, water play, cookery, gardening, music time and story time; as well as free play for children to develop their independence.
As well as spending time in my home we will be going on outings to local toddler and childminding groups, the library, children’s indoor play centres, local play parks and country parks, as well as occasional trips further afield to visit museums, wildlife parks and farms. I welcome suggestions from parents to attend specific groups or visit their favorite places.
In the Kings Hill area we are very lucky to have an abundance of groups and classes available to us, and if our routine allows it, I will make efforts to attend groups suggested by parents to allow social continuity for the children.
My Experience
I have been childminding for almost 10 years and been awarded Ofsted Outstanding in both of my inspections. In 2009 I was awarded a Bachelors of Education Primary, which I studied for while living in Sydney, Australia. I then worked as a primary school teacher in the UK, gaining experience in teaching Nursery up to year 6. My teaching experience was largely with reception, which covers the final stage of the EYFS. I feel that my training and the skills I have developed as a teacher and a mother have been very valuable to my role as a childminder.
My Qualifications
• Bachelors of Education Primary
• BScEcon (Sociology)
• Pediatric First Aid
• Member of PACEY
• City & Guilds Level 2 – Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
• PACEY Childminding Pre-Registration Course
• Planning for Next steps
• An enabling learning environment Level 3
• Managing behaviour Level 3
• Level 3 - Supporting children and young people's Speech, Language and Communication
My Availability
My hours of business are 7.30 to 5pm, however I am willing to be flexible where possible to fit most people’s working patterns.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 13/12/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £8.50 per hour
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
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 05/07/2023)
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