Sandra
Childminder in Whalley Range
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Female Member since Aug 2015 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 18 Dec 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi my name is Sandy. I am an Ofsted Registered Local Authority approved Childminder. I trained with Manchester City Council in 2015.
I am married and have two grown up children.
We live in a quiet residential road, in the leafy area of Whalley Range. Our home is near local parks and amenities and three local schools all within walking distance.
My home is located off Withington Road only few minutes away from Manchester City Centre, M602 Regent Road Salford, M56 (Princess Park Way). This is excellent and convenient for parents commuting up or down this road.
I provide quality childcare in a loving home that is happy, clean and bright. In my home, you and your child will be welcomed openly. I aim to develop friendship and trust with parents and the children in my care I endeavour to offer a play environment full of fun and exciting experiences, for your child to participate. It is my aim to offer every child in my care a safe and secure environment to grow and enhance their learning development as well as experiencing opportunities to help them in their future. I following the guidance of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) which is adapted to meet each child's individual needs ensuring they thrive to their full potential.
I encourage the children to be confident and independent.
I have a safe enclosed child friendly garden and offer outdoor play, water, sand and gardening play areas etc. My indoor and outdoor environment allows your child to follow the 3 Characteristics of Effective Leaning of the Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
1. Playing and Exploring
2. Active Learning
3. Creating and thinking Critically
Whilst your child is in my care you can be rest assured they will have lots of fun and laughter every day. We will visit the local parks for outdoor play on large equipment attend the local children's group-Sure Start Centre where the children will socialise and interact with other children, have stories read to them, sing and most importantly have fun!
I provide healthy meals, snacks and drinks.
I also offer wraparound childcare for primary age school children at William Hulme's Primary School.
My Experience
I am a qualified experienced level 3 Teaching Assistant and worked in primary schools for over sixteen years, in Key Stage 1, 2 and in the Foundation Stage.
I have attended numerous training courses throughout the years relating to children’s learning, from Behaviour management, working with children who have an autistic spectrum disorder, also children with learning difficulties in literacy and numeracy. I also have had training in Early Years to primary (EY2P).
I have enjoyed working with the children in primary schools it’s a real achievement watching them grasp and succeed their challenging goals.
My Qualifications
Manchester Childminding Preparation Registration Course
certificate in Safeguarding-Designated Person
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect Core Level
Food Safety in Education and Early Years Level 2
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3
Introduction to Pre-school Practice Level 2
Early Years Care and Education Level 3
Paediatric First Aid
Implementing the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
My Availability
My hours are:
Monday - Friday between 8:am - 5:30 (9.5 hours)
with arrangements I can be flexible on the individual needs of families
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| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 21/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Please contact me for further information and about breakfast / after school fees.
Thank you.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at William Hulme's Grammar 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 08/05/2021)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for sandra. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
We have been using Sandra for afterchool care once a week for 3 years from when our son started in nursery until now at the end of year 1. She has always been really reliable and friendly and is absolutely great with all the children I've seen her with. Our son has always really enjoyed his sessions with her, she's always done lovely activities with them all, whether that's organising a "show" or making a paper dragon for Chinese New year!
Thank you very much!
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I was truly grateful when Sandra said that she is going into childminding, she is a great person both inside and out.
First of all I would like to give Sandra an enormous "Thank you" for the love she showed during my son's time with her, from he started with her in 2015 until he left recently in 2017. He and one other child were Sandra's first two children and she has shown nothing but genuine emence love & care for the children she looks after.
If you need someone to help your child prepare for nursery school she is the one to call, having worked in a school setting she knows what is expected of them when they start. Sandra helped me to encourage that in my son. small things like the way they teach them to put their coats on (friends seen him do it at church and absolutely loved it)
Sandra's house is set out just like a nursery, nice and spacious with lots for the children to do and learn. Sandra also takes the children to different parks, different play groups, she is great.
I am hoping to send my 2nd son to Sandra as she has been great with my 1st son.
Thank you very much Sandra, from me and Jav ... we love you! X
I wish Sandra all the best in the future and I pray that GOD continues to bless her & her business. X (Nita)
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on 30/06/2017
Response by
sandra
on 30/06/2017:
Thank you so much for your review and kind words.
I also would like to thank you for your support, working together in partnership. It has been a pleasure and much appreciated.
I absolutely loved having Jav nurturing, teaching and watching him grow into a lovely little boy.
He is a pleasant boy with a huge character and that smile say no more.
I do miss him so does his friend he has grown up with and my family miss him too especially his dancing.
I hope the school nursery will love him just the same as we do.
Hopefully your 2nd little one gets to shares the same experiences as Jav has done here with me.
Best wishes Jav and Nita.
Thank you again. God bless xxxx
Sandra has been an absolute life saver for us. My daughter's nursery was suddenly closed by Ofsted, we were left without childcare and Sandra came to the rescue. Even though she has only just started childminding she has a lot of experience looking after children and absolutely adores them. Her house is done out like a mini nursery so there's lots to keep the kids entertained, she does lots of different types of play, crafts etc and most days they go out somewhere or other usually to play groups and that sort of thing. My daughter is 18 months old and I have to say that the first time she met sandra she didn't want to leave. She's been with Sandra for over 2 weeks now and every day she comes home so happy as she's had such a good day. Unfortunately for us we're moving out of the area in a few weeks so my little girl is only going to be with her for a short time :-( if we weren't moving she would definitely be staying with Sandra as she is a very special lady.
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on 21/10/2015
Response by
sandra
on 02/11/2015:
Aww Thank you Elle and Marc. Its been a joy having your daughter, she's a delightful, clever little girl who has me giggling throughout the day with her funny little ways. I am going to miss her. ;-(
It has been a pleasure working with you, thank you.
Sandra xx
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