Jen
Childminder in Trowbridge
Female Member since Jan 2022 Last Updated Aug 2024 Last Login Aug 2024
My Summary
About Me
***Term-time only space available from 4th November or January 2025***
***Wednesday, Thursday 8-4.30***
Jen’s Childminding Trowbridge is all about freedom, play & exploration!
Our home has a calm, uncluttered feel and the entire play space and garden is open for free exploration; I aim to watch, observe and adapt when required. I encourage children to be themselves and express themselves. Inside we have plenty of toys, as well as it everyday items, loose parts & materials for exploration; junk modelling, play dough, sand, dressup, plenty of books, puzzles and cosy cushions for sharing stories. We love singing, making music and noise, as well as dancing and yoga! All toys and resources are freely accessible and available as and when. I plan creative activities based around the stories & things we love and the seasonal changes, but our day evolves organically depending on what the children need - this enables me to be completely child-led.
I live with my partner & 2 energetic sons (5 and 4). We have a playroom, messy space and large enclosed garden with climbing frame and small wild woodland area. We are often outside running or riding around, building dens & getting muddy.
I am a big believer in learning through the every-day, whether this be sorting socks in the laundry, digging in the garden, chopping, peeling or preparing snacks when we’re hungry, or finding the right day on the calendar by identifying the initial sound. This being said, I am completely child focussed - children can explore as and how they see fit. I regularly adapt resources & the environment to work with & develop individual interests. Regular visits to the library, as well as toddler & music groups, the park, the canal & the sensory garden are also integral to our week. I stay pretty local, on foot as for me, life and learning is as much about the journey as the destination! mom
My Experience
My experience combines parenting 2 young boys - with particular regard to the Montessori approach to understanding behaviour, emotions and child development; along with my teaching background which includes working with children from Reception up to Year 3 and teaching in a school for children with learning disabilities & additional needs.
My Qualifications
Primary PGCE (Distinction)
Childminding Introductory Training Course (Ofsted recognised)
My Availability
My core hours are 8-4.30 Monday - Thursday term-time only. I am also happy to offer half days if this is what you need.
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| Before School | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/08/2023 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.20 per hour
My fees include 2 healthy snacks. Parents will need to provide any meals or milk required for the hours attended.
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 Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 09/11/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Full Paediatric First Aid Certificate (added 31/10/2022)
- DBS Check (added 31/10/2022)
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