Married to a Physiotherapist and mum to two boys. I am a registered childminder taking care of Children since Sept 2017, graded GOOD in ALL AREAS in 2019.
I provide care Tues & Wed 8am-4pm, Wed 8am-4pm, Thurs 8am-3.30pm and Friday 9am-1pm but please contact me for up to date vacancies.
I am currently registered to accept Universal Funded places (15 hours), Free for 2 Funding and Tax Credits. I work with my co-Educarer Laura to offer 6 places within our setting.
I provide a welcoming and bright home from home environment, dedicated playroom and, albeit small, a fabulous outdoor space for all year round provision.
Benefiting from a downstairs w.c and large kitchen for making and sharing meals, our home creates an environment that every child can feel safe and at ease.
We are a short walk from several parks, a bus ride to the surrounding beaches, Margate seafront and Broadstairs or a short drive to other attractions. I endeavour to go outside everyday, in all weathers offering the children experiences and opportunities to play and learn new things, often following on form their expressed and observed interest. We have a wonderful Learning Allotment "Lottie" for all year round access to nature and wildlife.
I use Makaton within the setting to aid language and communication and hold a certificate in Modules 1-4.
| Day | Opening Time | Closing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9.00 | 15.00 |
| Wednesday | 9.00 | 15.00 |
| Thursday | 9.00 | 14.30 |
| Friday | 9.00 | 15.00 |
| Amount | Cost Type |
|---|---|
| 5.10 | Per hour |
| Start Age | End Age | Places |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 5 | 8 | 5 |
| Start Age | End Age | Places |
|---|---|---|
| 09month | 4 | 1 |
I currently do not offer 30 hours entitlement as logisitcally my opening hours do not allow me to offer a place for the full 30 hours.
We are very happy to discuss your child's needs and ensure we are able to meet them, offering your child the best experience and learning environment they deserve.
Using Development Matters and On Entry
Assessment in addition to regular
observations.If i have any concerns then I
shall contact additional help through the keels
website
In addition to daily handovers, I encourage
regular updates through observations and
parental involvement activities. I also provide
a biweekly newsletter with whats happening
within the setting. I send texts, emails and
chats face to face
Every child is an individual and I as part of my
planning based on observations of each child,
I coordinate the activities/resources to
include everyone and allow each of them to
benefit.
I speak with the parents so they are clear on
what I am focusing on so we can provide a
consistent approach. Daily communication
ensures this is maintained.
We follow the Best Practice Guide and use the Graduated Approach when assessing any additional needs or concerns.
Currently use basic makaton with all the
children in the setting. I am booked on a
course later this year.
I use the application BabysDays which via a parent Portal allows you to view your child's progress through the EYFS as well as their daily diary and photographs.
We compile a holistic learning journey to represent the child, their journey, interests and characteristics of effective learning. This also is used to inform our planning
through planning and choosing activities and
outings that allow inclusion - there is a
plethora of options that with planning can be
achieved. It may be that additional help such
as working with an assistant or another
childminder would be required for certain
activities or trips to ensure each child is
benefiting from the experience.
I am mid-terrace with no rear or
side access. Unfortunately the front door and
porch door are slightly offset from one
another making wheelchair access difficult
however changes can be made to the access
from living room to playroom and i have
downstairs wc.
Through stories, role play and activities, I
introduce transitions without pressure, just
fun. We talk about new and old things, we
play dress up such as uniforms. I listen to the
children to discern any of their worries which
can be discussed and communicated to the
child’s family as well.
I foster good communication channels with my
parents do in-between feedback questionnaire
each term, I encourage regular evaluation
through talking regularly
Myself, Rachael
I have a termly questionnaire, and a
compliments/complaints book however I find
that my parents talk to me if they have an
issue which I always follow up with an email
confirmation