Deborah
Childminder in Poole
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Female Member since Jun 2016 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 07 May 2025
My Summary
Outstanding Childminder Since 2010
About Me
I am a Poole based Childminder with 32 years experience of working in the Child Care sector and Children’s Services.
I am registered with OFSTED and have been rated OUTSTANDING from 2010 to 2025 thats 15 years !
OFSTED reported -
Outstanding in all areas
“Children flourish in the care of the dedicated childminder.”
“Children thrive on the warm, sensitive interactions”
“The childminder provides a language rich environment”
“Children have wonderful opportunities to explore the wider world.”
I only offer Early Years Funded places Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays for children aged 9 months to 3 years.
30 hours funding ~ 7.30 to 5:30pm term time only
Minimum booking of 2 days a week.
Please email me directly or call me, my contact details are online.
My Experience
Firstly I would like to say thank you for taking a look at our profile.
My name is Deborah I have trained to NVQ level 2 & 3 in child care and Playwork.
I am an OFSTED Registered Childminder in Poole.
I have also completed courses on:-
Safeguarding children level 1, 2 and Paediatric First Aid,
NCH registered Children & Young People Advocate
Safe moving & Manual Handling
Equality & Diversity
Safer Sleeping Babies
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Awareness
Attachment training
Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children
ADHD Support and Awareness
My Qualifications
I have been a Family Outreach Worker for Poole Council.
Also a 0-5 specialist Practitioner triaging and assessing Families in need of Early Help Support and Safeguarding.
I have trained to NVQ level 1, 2 & 3 in child care and Playwork
I have also completed courses on:-
*Safeguarding children level 1, 2 and 3
*Signs of Safety training
*Paediatric and Adult First Aid 3 day course
* level 3 Supporting the Trauma of Sexual Abuse
*level 3 supporting and Understanding Self Harm
*Professional Boundaries
* -Attachment parenting
*Level 3 Safeguarding Children Course LSCB
* -Solution Focused Practice
* - MARAC training
* Level 3 Child Sexual Exploitation LSCB
* -Domestic Abuse Awareness Training
* -Level 3 Neglect
* -Essential Safeguarding Adults Skills LSCB
*CYPL early help Assessing, Planning and Reviewing
*Preventing extremism and radicalisation And Prevent Duty
*Food and Hygiene
*Understanding of FGM
*level 4 Supervision
NCH registered Children advocate.
Level 2 Counselling Skills with CPCAB
Level 3 Counselling Studies with CPCAB
My Availability
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 17/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
I only offer Early Years Funded places Tuesday Wednesday and Thursdays for children aged 9months to 3 years.
30 hours funding ~ 7.30 to 5:30pm term time only
Minimum of 2 days a week.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
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
- DBS Check (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: supporting YP Self Harm (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Tackling Child Sexual Abuse (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Child Sexual Exploitation (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: YP Mental First Aid trainer (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: level 3 Neglect training (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Children’s Behaviour (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safer sleeping for babies training (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Parental Mental Health (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding level 3 (added 28/02/2023)
- First Aid Certificate: paediatric first aid (added 28/02/2023)
Reviews
3 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Deborah. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
I used Debs on and off over 7 years ago.
This woman was & is a modern day Mary Poppins !
Her knowledge of children health, development and family law is extensive
My children have all loved her care. There’s a reason she’s Outstanding she goes above and beyond.
Her settings have always been, like her, bright and inviting, showing thought and consideration for the little ones in her care.
I cannot recommend her enough, she is professional through and through.
Deb not only supported and cared for my children, she supported & cared for me.
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TS1
on 07/02/2023
This Childminder has offered us a space and said she will keep it for us. I've signed all documents and we've agreed on a start date. On a start date and the next date my daughter was unable to attend (due to moving home), so I asked to invoice me in full (same principle as if she was sick). Debbie first agreed and said there will be no issues, however later said there is no space for us anymore. So, apparently kids cannot skip days for any reasons even when parents are happy to pay for full day. Also never registered me on Babys Days system despite agreeing on a start date. I would not recommend this childminder, as she can just reject your child with a very short notice
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Vicky
on 15/07/2021
Response by
Deborah
on 16/07/2021:
I am very disappointed to read your comments on my Childcare.com profile as I have been more than considerate and flexible with your requests.
I’m also most surprised by your ratings as you only spent 10 minutes meeting with me in my setting.
Having taken advice I will take this opportunity to retort your accusations.
*I would firstly like to point out that neither you or I have signed a contract.
*I have to date not even met your daughter. I did request a meeting back in May, June and July but you said it wasn’t convenient for you as you were moving.
* In May you requested childcare Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays with a start date 1st July 2021. This date was cancelled by you mid June, you requested a new date, the 13th of July 2021.
This date you cancelled on the 6th of July.
This week was supposed to be start week. You cancelled two more start sessions after 5pm the night before
Also can I add -
*You have not paid a deposit
*You have not paid any fees.
*You have completed a registration form for your daughter, which is an OFSTED requirement to even offer a settling in session without you present. However, as it transpires you did not answer all the questions honestly.
*You did not agree to pay in full for cancelled sessions.
I am not in a position to offer you childcare any longer. Childcare places are in very high demand in my area.
I wish you all the best in procuring childcare for your daughter in the future.
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