Pam S

My Summary

My Experience

Childminder and Out of School Development Officer Aug 2021 - present
Working for Swindon Borough Council supporting childminders and out of school clubs.

Preschool Manager 2018 - Aug 2021
Promoted after as successful period of Acting Manager. In charge of 4 members of staff and up to 32 children in setting. Ranging from aged 2 years to school age and linking an active Partnership Foundation Stage Unit with Longworth Primary school. Continuous Professional training including SENCO training, room and staff management and introducing and implementing ‘In the moment’ planning. Apprentice mentor.
In my time as Acting Manager I have been in charge of 3 members of staff and have good communications with the preschool committee and primary school. I have taken on the role of Data Protection officer and implemented all new GDPR criteria. I have continued to increase number of children to the setting by making the preschool welcoming and attractive to new families. I have a good understanding of Word and Excel for registers, ratios and communications with all relevant parties. I have carried out all staff supervisions and CPD. Excellent understanding of Tapestry, the electronic learning journal. Have gained sound knowledge, and have chaired IEPs meeting for looked after children. Shown excellent management and confidence of dealing with emergency situation of a serious incident.

Deputy/Acting Preschool Manager. Jan 2017 - 2018
To work under direction of preschool manager and deputise when required. To support the aims and objectives of the preschool and assist manager in the organisation of high quality childcare. To provide high standards of childcare and education - this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the Personal, emotional, social and educational development of children through individual attention and group activities

Nanny. September 2016 to Dec 2016
Enjoying my nanny positions. Two part time families both with under one years olds. Using my years of experience of helping children be children and to understand the needs and likes of the little ones I care for. My flexible child led approach is making my role within both families very rewarding and enjoyable for all parties.

Ofsted Registered Childminder April 2011 to July 2016
I am self employed Ofsted Registered Childminder with a wealth of childcare experience, working with children from the ages of 6 weeks to12 years, I provide an orderly, safe and supportive environment for the children to thrive and learn in a happy family home environment. I provide a huge range of development activities for the children using a child led approach. I have achieved an excellent working knowledge of the EYFS framework, which includes legal compliance for employing staff, Ofsted guidelines and safeguarding of children.

Buckland C of E Primary School – Pre-School Assistant Jan 2012 to Sept 2012
The role was to assist the foundation stage teacher implementing EYFS, both through teacher planning and child initiated play. I assisted with all duties associated with an assistant role.
Mother / Homemaker Aug 2010 to April 2011
I took time off work to look after my growing family, a new baby boy, three children and my husband.

Stanford in the Vale – Pre-school Manager Dec 2009 to Aug 2010
My main duties included: commissioned a planning application for a new purpose built nursery. I was in charge of supervising/mentoring six members of staff and 18 children per session. I have gained an extensive understanding and working knowledge of EYFS and CDWC training audit tool, and of SEN & TAC. I planned, organised and supervised classroom sessions to include lots of new learning activities/opportunities. I introduced and implemented a quicker and more efficient way of completing a child’s learning journal. I liaised and advised with committee members and built strong working relationships with parents.

Faringdon Pre-School – Deputy Manager Sept 2008 to Dec 2009
In my capacity as manager I dealt with all pre-school admissions, allocating child places, keeping an accurate register of child to adult ratios. I liaised with parents, collected school fees; I was tasked and took responsibility for bad debt collection of all pre-school fees. I applied for early years funding grants and other government funding. Supervision of sessions in the absence of the manager. Created a fun, safe and positive environment for the children, working as part of a team, for up to 24 children. I communicate with parents and other members of staff with regards to the day’s activities. Help to create an action plan, to include activities for the children in line with legal requirements and guidelines set out from EYFS and Ofsted. I have co planned and organised an open afternoon for the pre-school to introduce and promote new families to the school and informing parents of the school charity status.

Mother / Homemaker from Dec 2006
I took time off work to look after my family.

Ofsted Registered Childminder – Self Employed 1998 to 2006
Whilst running my business, I had exposure to all aspects of running a small business within the childcare sector. Ofsted registered, implementing all Ofsted guidelines and legal compliance, to include daily communication with parents; completion of relevant documentation and record keeping including health & safety, accident forms. Complete tax returns in line with HMTC guidelines and PAYE for employed staff. Provide freshly prepared home cooked meals for up to 12 children and three adults. The business is registered for 32 children, with ages varying from 6 weeks up to 8 years old. Planning child activities is carried out on a day to day basis to reflect the child’s development needs.

Quadrant – Compass Group - Area Catering & Vending Supervisor 1993 to 1998
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a large geographical area, providing vending and catering services to the post office, in and around Oxfordshire. I had two direct reports. Main duties include re-stocking vending machines, reporting any faults to the machines, ordering supplies, stock control, cash taking and banking. I worked closely with the Head Chef preparing vegetables for lunchtime and preparing items for the salad bar. At service times I served at the sandwich counter and organised the front of house. Build customer relationships, both internally and externally.

My Qualifications

Faringdon School – Oxfordshire 1985 to 1992
Awarded 5 GCSE’s in Mathematics; Geography; English Language; English Literature; Biology
Awarded A levels in Sociology and Geography 1992

Oxford College of Further Education 1992 to 1993
Awarded GCSE’s in Photography & Sociology 1993

Professional Qualifications 1998 to present
NVQ 3 Childcare And Education: Family Support.
First aid in baby & children - 2013
Safeguarding – up dated Dec 2013
Food hygiene
Data protection
‘Let Talk’ OCC training
Attended numerous government lead courses in childcare for babies and children up to the ages of 5 years

My Availability

I can not care for children in my home till my Ofsted registration is complete, but am happy for you to contact me should you have any questions for future care. My pre-registration visit with Ofsted is booked for the 14th November 2024, when I will start to offer a waiting list for full and part time care on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays needed from Jan 2025 onwards.
Collection from Stanford in the Vale Preschool or Stanford in the Vale Primary if I have space.
Collection from St Hughs at Carswell if I have space.

Babysitting : available now, from £10.00 an hour

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
• Childminding from £6.00 per hour

Various fees depending on time of day / how many hours.
I will register for EY entitlement funding once I am registered with Ofsted.