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Amanda G

Childminder in Calne

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Female Member since Feb 2012 Last Updated Nov 2024 Last Login 01 Nov 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
Special Needs Experience
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Newborn Experience
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications

About Me

Hello,
My name is Amanda Goldfinch and I have been a Childminder since July 2003. I have been an Accredited childminder since July 2011. I am able to offer 15 or 30 hrs per week free entitlement funding for 9 month to 4 yr olds, so you can choose whether to send your child to nursery or not. I am a member of the NCMA . I live with my husband and one son aged 22. We have a 2 dogs and 2 cats, all very child friendly. I only pick up from fynamore school. Please feel free to contact me, if I may be able to help you.

My Experience

The whole of the downstairs of my house is dedicated to childminding. Children are free to move from room to room to access the large range of toys and activities I provide . I have a secure enclosed back garden and access to the local park. I have experience of looking after children from 3 months to 12 years old as a Childminder and obviously my own children. I follow the EYFS curriculum and all under 5`s have their own learning journey which shows how they are developing, the steps they are achieving, photos of what we have been doing, learning activities through play and pictures and paintings. We tend to go out in the mornings, soft play, toddler groups, garden centers, friends, houses, to the park , music lessons and stay in in the afternoons. We do lots of playing, colouring, craft, singing, role play and having lots of fun. All children are individuals and as a Childminder, the safety, welfare and happiness of your child is paramount in my setting.

My Qualifications

ICP -Cache level 3 certificate in childminding practice
First aid in early years - renewed every 3 years
EYFS - early years foundation scheme
Intermediate food hygiene - renewed every 3 years
Level 2 Health and safety - renewed every 3 years
Healthy eating
Level 2 Child protection - renewed every 3 years
Anti-bullying
Multicultural play
Including children with autism workshop
Level 3 NVQ in Childrens care learning and development
Continuous professional development in partnership with Wiltshire council
Certificate in Early years practice
I have a Foundation Degree in Early Years Childcare through the open university.
Five to thrive
EYPDP
Full clean driving licence.

I am very passionate and enthusiastic about being a Childminder and I am continually striving to increase my knowledge, to enhance my business, to enable me to offer the best possible care for your child.
I am the first Childminder in Calne to become a member of the Wiltshire Quality Assurance Scheme.

My Availability

I can offer term time only, school holiday only and full time or part time contracts. I only pick up from Fynamore school calne.

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Last Updated: 01/11/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £5.00 per hour

£5.00 per hour, please provide a packed lunch and snacks

My Local Schools

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
2 March 2023
16 May 2017 - Outstanding
8 June 2015 - Good
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My Documents

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