Gemma
Childminder in Kings Hill
Female Member since Jan 2015 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 20 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
***spaces available Monday - Thursday *** I am an Ofsted registered OUTSTANDING childminder and qualified primary school teacher living in Kings Hill with my husband Alex, our daughter Charlotte aged 12, our son Henry aged 9 and our beagle Lexi.
I offer childcare for under 5's and before/after school care for Kings Hill School.
I offer the Free Early Entitlement. All 3 and four year olds and some 2 year olds are entitled. Contact me for further information about this.
As a mother of two I appreciate that being apart from your child can sometimes be difficult; I therefore welcome communication through the day and provide daily email snippets, letting you know what we are up to including pictures and any new developments in your child.
My home is equipped with a wide range of toys, books and activities suitable for all ages and stages of development. I also have a secluded, enclosed garden with a lovely Wendy house and a selection of outdoor toys and activities.
My time with your child (0 to 5 yrs) is structured using the EYFS (early years foundation stage) framework to ensure the activities selected are tailored to your child’s learning and development needs, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills they need by the time they start school. Reference to this framework will be included in the daily snippets.
Activities at home include - arts and crafts including painting and other messy play, water play, cookery, gardening, music time and story time; as well as free play for children to develop their independence.
As well as spending time in my home we will be going on outings to local toddler and childminding groups, the library, children’s indoor play centres, local play parks and country parks, as well as occasional trips further afield to visit museums, wildlife parks and farms. I welcome suggestions from parents to attend specific groups or visit their favorite places.
In the Kings Hill area we are very lucky to have an abundance of groups and classes available to us, and if our routine allows it, I will make efforts to attend groups suggested by parents to allow social continuity for the children.
Finally, a little about my ‘little gems’; Charlotte, has a very kind nature, is gentle and loving and is very caring towards her younger brother. She is in year five at Kings Hill school. Henry is a cheeky, good-natured boy in year two and I love watching his character develop as he grows. They love to play together as well as alongside each other independently.
My Experience
In 2009 I was awarded a Bachelors of Education Primary, which I studied for while living in Sydney, Australia. Since then I have worked as a primary school teacher in the UK, gaining experience in teaching Nursery up to year 6. My teaching experience has been largely with reception, which covers the final stage of the EYFS. I feel that my training and the skills I have developed as a teacher and a mother will be very valuable to my role as a childminder.
My Qualifications
• Bachelors of Education Primary
• BScEcon (Sociology)
• Pediatric First Aid
• Member of PACEY
• City & Guilds Level 2 – Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering
• PACEY Childminding Pre-Registration Course
• Planning for Next steps
• An enabling learning environment Level 3
• Managing behaviour Level 3
• Level 3 - Supporting children and young people's Speech, Language and Communication
My Availability
My hours of business are 7am to 7pm, however I am willing to be flexible where possible to fit most people’s working patterns.
Available for school runs to and from Kings Hill School (before and after school care rates differ from early years care, please message me for further details)
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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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: 19/11/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.55 per hour
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Passport (added 05/07/2023)
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