Jane Ham
Childminder in Wye (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Sep 2010 Last Updated Sep 2019 Last Login Feb 2024
My Summary
About Me
I am a qualified teacher and an Ofsted registered CRB checked childminder(EY 413686). I was judged Outstanding in my first inspection in January 2011. I have many years experience of teaching and caring for young children. As well as having four children of my own (youngest now 19), I also have a two grandchildren.
I have recently moved to Kent in order to look after my grandchildren and I have space for one more full time child. This may suit you if you are returning to work after maternity leave and would like your baby or child to enjoy a family atmosphere, healthy home cooked food and being in the local community, whilst benefitting from lots of active play; personalised learning and exploration of materials and places.
I believe is learning from the real world, so we spend a lot of time out and about I encourage children to be independent and to help with food preparation and clearing up.
My Experience
After completing my teaching degree, in 1980 I worked as a Nanny then a Childminder and ran a toddler group, while caring for my three young children. We then moved overseas where I spent three years teaching a nursery class for children from two and a half to five.
On returning to England in 1990, I did a mixture of part time, temporary and supply teaching , mainly at Willowbank and Bradninch, until my last child was born in 1994. At this time I was working in a pastoral role at Blundell's School and also opened a small pre nursery group.
In 1997 I returned to teaching, joining a primary school in Exeter, first part time in 2000, then full time in 2001 until I left in the Summer of 2010 to open Tall Tree Natural learning centre. I spent most of this time teaching Foundation Stage, although I have also taught years 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Over the past three years at Tall trees I have Childminded a total of twenty five children, though never more than seven at any one time and with the help of one of four assistants. I have really valued gaining experience of looking after a group of babies and toddlers together.
My Qualifications
B. Ed. 1980
Introduction to Childcare Practice July 2010Llevel three Safeguarding Children Feb 2011
Food Safety October 2011
Paediatric First Aid April 2013
In addition to my teaching degree, I have 2 A'levels and 8 O'levels including Maths and English. I attended numerous other short courses and workshops during my time as a teacher. I have also completed a course in Montessori Eduacation which involved a mixture of workshops and home study over a two year period.
Since becoming a Childminder I have attended many day and evening courses and kept up to date with the latest research into child development and learning.
My Availability
I currently have one full time vacancy in the 0 - 5 age group and some after school and holiday places for school children. I can collect from and drop off to: Wye Primary; Wye Pre School and Spring Grove
My usual hours are Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm. Earlier or later times, or even overnight stays can be arranged if needed.
I offer a babysitting service in Wye, Kennington and the surrounding villages
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I am available for private and small group tuition for primary school children. If your child finds an hour too long you are welcome to book a thirty minute session.
Please get in touch by email to enquire about the above services, or any other childcare requests you may have.
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My Fees
Childminding is £5 per hour per child. There is a minimum charge of £40 a day for 0-5 year olds and £10 per morning or evening for school children. I offer a discount for children who attend more than ten hours a day, between 7am and 7pm and a sibling discount for full time children
Baby sitting is £6.50 per hour.
Private Tuition is £20 per hour or pro rata.
Group Tuition is £24 per hour divided by the number of children attending.
My Local Schools
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Reviews
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Thoroughly recommended.
Oliver has been looked after by Jane since before he was five months old.
He loves going to spend time with her and benefits hugely from her attentive care and the company of other children.
Jane has been extremely flexible to accommodate all of our childcare needs
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