Kate
Childminder in Salisbury
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Member since Jan 2023 Last Updated Jan 2024 Last Login Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello! My name is Kate, I’m 30 and live with my partner and son in Larkhill. I am a registered childminder (home educator) with an Ofsted-registered agency. I am trained in early years but am also a qualified primary teacher - I used to teach in Key Stage 1, prior to having my son. Other training certifications I hold include paediatric first aid, children and adults mental health first aid, food hygiene and forest educator. Both my partner and I are also DBS checked.
Our setting is on the edge of Larkhill estate and backs directly onto a large grass playing field and little wooded area - perfect for exploring! We are a short walk from Stone Henge, a playground and plenty of other green spaces, as well as a softplay and gymnastics centre. We have an enclosed, private garden with various outdoor play and learning resources, which children have access to throughout the day.
Inside, we have lots of different toys (which we routinely clean and rotate), a cosy reading corner and a safe sleep space.
Our daily routine includes a mixture of indoor and outdoor play. I am passionate about outdoor and play-based learning so every morning we head outside or to a local children’s class. Our nearby green spaces which provide ample opportunities for all sorts of activities, from treasure hunts in the woods, to searching for mini-beasts, to just running around in the fresh air! We return for a nutritious lunch and story time.
I will be caring for a 2-3 children (under 5) at a time; so your little one will have plenty of my focused attention to support them in their development and gradually encourage their independence, but also crucial opportunities to socialise and interact with other young children.
I am likely to have a space from Sep 2024. Please just drop me a message or a call if you would like to have a look around or discuss how I can help meet your needs.
My Experience
I worked as a primary school teacher for several years, mostly in KS1. I have knowledge of delivering both the Early Years Foundation Stage and Primary National Curriculum. I will support your child’s learning and development across the whole EYFS using fun, practical, play-based strategies to help them be in the best place for when they start school.
Some activities we love include getting creative with art and junk modelling, reading, building blocks and dens, playdough, cooking, singing and nursery rhyme time, basic science experiments, planting seeds and getting lots of fresh air! We also like to theme activities around well-loved stories and annual celebrations.
In terms of your child’s wider development, I will liaise closely with you to support them to become increasingly independent in all areas such as potty training, using a (child’s) knife and fork, pouring their own drinks, and practising good hygiene (eg hand washing).
My other experience includes:
- Regular babysitting for over 10 years;
- Working as a Teaching Assistant for several months before training to become a teacher;
- Working as a Children’s Holiday Camp and Parties Assistant for 4 years; and
- I also have my own son and amazing 2 step-sons, who we see regularly.
My Qualifications
Childminder with Ofsted-registered agency;
Children’s First Aid;
Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aider;
DBS checked;
Forest Educator trained; and
Qualified, experienced Primary School teacher (SCITT & PGCE, with dissertation on the benefits of outdoor learning to children).
My Availability
Monday - Thursday
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 15/01/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.00 per hour
Everything included (all meals, daily resources for activities such a baking etc)
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 Documents
- DBS Check (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Course 2 certificate (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: EYFS 2 - Welfare Requirements Course certificate (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: EYFS1 - Learning & Development Cours certificate (added 28/02/2023)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children certificate (added 28/02/2023)
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