Tara Mur
Childminder in Birmingham
Female Member since Oct 2013 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am 40 years old and have been a registered childminder since 2011 but I do have over 20 years Childcare experience. I also have my own daughter.
I currently drop off and collect children from St. Ambrose Barlow Catholic school in Hall Green and Lakey Lane School in Hall Green.
I work alongside an assistant which allows us to be able to offer more flexibility.
I also run the before & after school for both of these schools (which operates from the local church hall)
I'm a qualified nursery nurse & a qualified play worker.
I am currently working towards my 'Hygge in the Early Years accreditation'.
We regularly attend forest school sessions and we love for the children to explore the local environment. Our current children love nothing more than putting on their puddle suits and wellies and heading out for the day. We love to do the majority of our activities outdoors and can regularly be found at the local woods playing games, painting pictures, jumping in muddy puddles, building dens or reading stories (etc, etc)
We've also recently taken over an allotment and we can't wait to start using this regularly with the children, just a bit of clearing to do first!!
References available upon request.
My Experience
I have worked in Childcare for more than 20 years starting as an apprentice in a private day nursery, I was then employed as a full time qualified member of staff and progressed to a senior member of staff. I then became a deputy manager at a local before & after school club.
I've been a registered childminder since 2011 and I am also registered with Birmingham City Council to be a children's chaperone. I have volunteered at a number of local children's clubs (dance schools) and ran a local playgroup. I still regularly volunteer for one dance school where I am also the joint safeguarding lead.
My Qualifications
In our setting we fully embrace the chance to expand our knowledge and to refresh things that we've already learnt. All staff regularly attend courses and complete online learning.
* NVQ level 3 in early years care & education
* NVQ level 3 in playwork
* Emergency First Aid at work
* Full Paediatric First Aid
* Understand how to set up a home based childcare service
* Being a key person in an Early Years setting
* Understanding asthma
* Advanced child protection
* Designated safeguarding lead
* The prevent duty
* Right help, Right time
* Dyslexia awareness
* GDPR
* The Curiosity approach - treasure
* The Curiosity approach - Invite
* The Curiosity approach - Outside Play
* Concussion awareness
* Autism awareness
* ADHD awareness
* Understanding anaphylaxis
* Food hygiene & safety
* Assessment in Action
* Behaviour & self regulation
* EYFS & Development Matters
* The Leuven Scales
* Inclusion
* Observation & planning
* Creating a room to learn
* Safeguarding & welfare
* Environmental issues
* The curiosity approach - cosy
* The curiosity approach - real
* The curiosity approach - glow
* Music for all
* Food safety
* Digital skills
* Health & Safety - ICT
* Child observations
* An enabling environment
* Understanding the revised EYFS
* Health & Safety in the Early Years
* Recognising & Supporting children with SEN
* An awareness of type 1 diabetes
* Working towards Hygge in the Early Years Accreditation
* Causes & spread on infection
* The role of the SENco
* An introduction to FGM, forced marriage, spirit possession & honour
My Availability
I offer contracts for full time hours, part time hours, term time only, school hours, before & after school hours, temporary or part time. I also provide emergency care.
I am registered to provide free childcare spaces.
I am also able to offer tax free childcare.
Hours are negotiable and I try to be as flexible as possible.
We are very lucky that most of our children have joined us through personal recommendations by other parents.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 04/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £4.00 per hour
Fees vary depending on hours needed.
-Childcare vouchers accepted.
-Tax free childcare accepted
-Free childcare for eligible 9mths, 2,3 & 4 year olds
-Fees inclusive of all food & drink
Fees starting from £3.75ph. Details available on request (hourly fees, half days and full days)
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Lakey Lane Primary School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 23/02/2021)
Reviews
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My 3 year old son comes to Tara and her team and he loves it! He comes out with a smile from ear to ear. The team are so happy and helpful. I can ask them anything whenever, they always have time for me and my son.
I’m so thankful to have found them. They have made my return to work so much easier. I go to work knowing my son loves where he is and he well cared for 😊
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