Lauren
Childminder in London
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Female Member since Sep 2024 Last Updated Jan 2025 Last Login 03 Jan 2025
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My Summary
About Me
**LittleFigs Childminding - OPENING THIS SPRING '25**
Places still available.
The Montessori philosophy is at the heart of LittleFigs, it is the golden thread that runs through everything we do. I believe that all children have a natural desire to learn and this should be nurtured so that they can reach their full potential.
Our aim is to provide outstanding early years education for children through creative hands-on play and learning experiences in a fun, warm and stimulating environment. Children will have the opportunity to build up their confidence, independence and creativity, at their own pace in our home from home setting.
> We will be Ofsted registered.
> 5 minutes from Forest Hill Station on Devonshire Road.
> Very large garden and brand new purpose built garden room.
> Free - flow between indoors and outdoors.
> Many resources and activities set up across my setting that cover all the Early Years Foundation Stage areas (EYFS); Communication and Language, Personal, social, and emotional development, Physical development, Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the world, Expressive arts and design.
> Visits to the local parks, community spaces, playgroups and museums (short walking distance).
> We encourage children to learn about different cultures by celebrating global weeks and festivals, tasting new foods, and sharing different traditions from around the world.
> At LittleFigs we want to promote a healthy lifestyle, children will learn about different foods, get a chance to grow some in the garden and enjoy lots of cooking and baking.
> Observations and feedback for parents.
I grew up in South London and realised from a very early age that I loved children and was passionate about their education, so I became a Montessori teacher. I have taught in Australia and London. For the last five years I was a Teacher and then Deputy Headmistress at a lovely nursery in Chelsea called Miss Daisy's Chelsea. We received an 'Outstanding' OFSTED rating back 2023 which I am still so proud of.
I recently became a Mum to my little one year old son, Rudy, and he has inspired me to follow my dream of setting up LittleFigs. I am so excited to open and look forward to meeting some of you soon.
My Experience
- 20 years of childcare experience of children ranging from 6 months to 12 years.
- Deputy Headmistress and Teacher at a lovely nursery in Chelsea for the past 5 years.
- Montessori Lead Teacher in Melbourne, Australia for 3 years. I lead a class of 25 children (3-6 yrs) while also mentoring teachers through the Montessori philosophy. I gained invaluable experience teaching children from different cultures and backgrounds.
- After school tuition with many Chelsea, Belgravia and Battersea families, for support in all areas of the Early Years Framework (EYFS).
- Teaching Assistant at Bertram House and Bringing Up Baby in South London.
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Prevent Duty
- Child protection
- Phonics Training (Read, Write Inc)
- Literacy and Mathematics (loose parts).
- Paediatric First Aid
- Food Hygiene
- Equality, diversity and inclusion training
- Early Years Introduction to Autism and Positive Behaviour Support.
- Stress and Trauma in Young Children.
- Behaviour Management
My Qualifications
- Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy (0-7yrs) (Level 4)
- TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children, Young People and Children in the Community (RQF)
- Anthropology Degree 2:1 (BSc Upper Class Hons)
- A-Levels - English Literature and Language (B), Classical Civilisation (B), History (B)
- GCSEs x 9, including Maths and English (A's - B's)
My Availability
I will be open 4 days a week from 8am-6pm but I am happy to be flexible with pick up times. I believe it is beneficial for the children to start the day together, without too much disruption after drop off. Therefore, please drop your child off between 8am and 9am.
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| 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: 02/01/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £11.00 per hour
I will be charging £110 a day. This includes breakfast and afternoon tea, snacks and nappies.
Minimum of 2 days attendance
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
- UK Passport (added 08/10/2024)
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