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Kathryn

Childminder in Derby

Female Member since Apr 2017 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 16 Apr 2025

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Flexible Hours
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

I offer term time places, funded or non funded, and before school care. I am fortunate to live near a local park and wood and opposite a green all of which we regularly explore. Each day we have time outside which is very much led by the children and their current interests, which also defines the resources set out each week. There are always areas to explore imagination, numbers, construction, role play etc. but they are very much based on the individual children's interests and the next developmental steps that we are working on. Children freely ask for specific resources and at the end of each week we all discuss what they would like out the following week.
We attend different local playgroups weekly to broaden children's experiences and further develop social skills. Mark making, singing sessions and reading occurs throughout each day.
I promote healthy eating and offer breakfast, two snacks a day and homemade lunches which always cater to children's dietary requirements and preferences. I try and have one meat free day per week.
I have two children of my own, aged 16 and 14, two dwarf lop rabbits and an axolotl.

My Experience

I am an Ofsted registered childminder, rated as good, with previous experience as a childminder's assistant and special needs teaching assistant

My Qualifications

CACHE Level 3 Early Years Workforce ( Early Years Educator)
CACHE Level 3 Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
BA Hons Ancient History & History

My Availability

I have term time spaces available from July 2026 and September 2026

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Before School no yes yes yes yes no no
Morning no yes yes yes yes no no
Afternoon no yes yes yes yes no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 15/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.50 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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Good
19 January 2023
A recent inspection has rated this childcare provision as 'Good' across all areas. Children benefit from a well-designed curriculum tailored to their individual needs and interests, with effective support for language development and literacy. The childminder provides a safe environment and promotes health through outdoor activities. New children settle quickly due to an effective process. Areas for improvement include information sharing with other settings and adapting teaching techniques to maintain children's involvement.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

My Documents

  • image/svg+xml Ofsted Certificate (added 18/03/2025)
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