Riggles

My Summary

Riggles And Giggles Childcare

My Experience

I have been a Ofsted registered childminder for the past 22 years & a Ofsted registered Home Childcarer (Nanny) for 14 years now. I have also worked for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Childrens Safeguarding Services alongside social workers and social service.

I currently work nights in a Children’s/Young Peoples Residential Home with complex needs around my childcare business. This means I'm unavailable for providing overnight childcare/Nannying when on shift with my other work.

I have looked after a lot of children of all ages within this time, i have 36 years experience from having my own :) and i have worked in 2 day nurseries, i was a Special Needs co-ordinator in one of them aswel as working in schools with Reading, maths and English and a midday supervisor.

I have 4 children of my own & 2 Step children that are now grown up and independent ages and have now left home & have their own places :(

I have a clear focus on equal opportunities (Equality & Diversity) & Inclusion for all children and try always to promote a respectful understanding of all levels of disability. Over the years in childcare i have cared for a number of children with varying degrees of disabilities & also with mild developmental challenges and behavioural problems etc, i am a qualified experienced carer of children with special needs (ADHD, Autism and conditions such as Asthma). I have experience with children with restricted dietary/intolerance needs (Lactose, Diary & Gluten) & premature baby experience. I have confidently supported these children and their parents/carers during their time with me :)

I have experience in providing support for bilingual children and their parents. I provide a range of resources to help support children where English is their second language. I understand that bilingualism is an asset and the first language has a continuing and significant role of identity, learning and the acquisition of additional languages :)

I have experience in cultural differences by enjoying sharing and learning about different cultures with the children and families, through cultural differences, language, food and experiences. We have tasted and cooked some exciting foods from different continents, i also celebrate different religious festivals with the children (St George, St Patrick, St Andrews, St David, Easter, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Valentines Day, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Christmas Day etc) and share them in a fun way making cards etc with the children :)

My experience which i am probably best known for is my Halloween decorations where the house turns into a decorated den of skeletons and spiders which all children get enthusiastically involved (making cakes, cards & dress up in costumes sharing a party 'scary' tea) with emphasis being on fun and creativity :)



I have lots of references of satisfied parents upon request whose children i have cared for + over 35 excellent parent reviews on my profile :)

please read all my reviews of satisfied parents :)

My Qualifications

I am proud to be awarded the highest 'FOOD RATING' a perfect '5 Very Good' for my food hygiene standards by Broxtowe Borough's Environmental Health before my house move which now i am living under the Amber Valley Borough of Derbyshire and the rating has now ceased for childminders.

Ofsted Registered Childminder

Ofsted Registered Home Childcarer (Nanny)

(City & Guilds) Level 2 NVQ in Care
(2yr Course)

(CACHE) Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care and Education (2yr Course)

(Open University) Level 4 in Early Years Practice (2yr Course)
(Open University) Maths, English & Sience in the Early Years (1yr Course)
(Open University) Personal Professional Development (1year Course)

Special Educational Needs (S.E.N) Level 4 Advanced Diploma (1yr Course)

(CACHE) Level 2 Understanding Autism
(3mth Course)

(Skills Active) Introduction Introducing Playwork (6mths Course)

(CACHE) Level 2 in Playwork
(1yr Course)

(CACHE) Level 3 Award in Playwork for Early Years and Child Care Workers
(1year Course)

(NOCN) Level 2 Introduction to Child Development

(NOCN) Level 2 Understanding Children with Additional Educational Needs
(4mth Course)

(NOCN) Level 2 Helping in Schools

(NOCN) Level 2 Child's Play

(NOCN) Level 1 You and Your Child

(NOCN) Level 1 Making Storysacks

(NOCN) Entry Level Learning Together

*(Tigerlily) Full Paediatric First Aid course (Blended) for Ofsted (Undertaken 22/06/2023 100% pass.
Full day practical 24/06/2023

° Paediatric First Aid (Yearly Refresher)

(EduCare) First Aid Essentials 02/03/2024

(EduCare) Understanding Anaphylaxis 04/03/2024

(EduCare) Understanding Asthma 04/03/2024

(PSLA) Effective First Aid Management in Your Setting

*Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace

*(Tess) Level 2 Fire Safety in Education 29/06/2023 updated yearly

(Educare) Level 2 Infection Prevention and Control in an Early Years Setting

(NCFE) Level 2 Infection Control & Prevention in a Healthcare Setting
(3mth Course)

(NCFE) Level 2 Understanding Nutrition & Health
(3mth Course)

(CACHE) Level 3 Nutrition in the Early Years

(Derbyshire Council) HENRY (Health Exercise Nutrition for the Really Young)
(10wk Course)

*(EduCare) Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety (Undertaken 04/06/2020)

*(Food Standards Agency) Food Allergy

(Food Standards Agency) Food Labelling

(Food Standards Agency) Food Vacuum Packing

*(Derbyshire Council Safeguarding Children Board) Introduction to Safeguarding (100% pass)

*(HM Government) Prevent

*(HM Government) Prevent Referrals (Part 2) Channel

(EduCare) Level 2 NSPCC Child Protection Awareness

*EduCare) Child Protection Advanced Level 3 (Undertaken 11/01/2020)

°Child Protection (Yearly Refresher)

(Virtual College) Female Genital Mutilation

(Derbyshire County Council) Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage

(Derbyshire County Council) Criminal Exploitation and County Lines

(Derbyshire County Council) Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking

(EduCare) Level 2 Child Neglect

(EduCare) Level 2 Preventing Bullying

*(EduCare) Level 2 The Prevent Duty

(EduCare) Level 2 Personal Safety

(EduCare) Level 2 Child Exploitation & Online Safety for Education

(EduCare) Level 2 An Introduction to Child Sexual Exploitation

(EduCare) Level 2 Online Safety

(EduCare) Level 2 Data Protection An Introduction

(EduCare) Level 2 Equality & Diversity An Introduction

(NCFE) Level 2 Equality & Diversity

(PSLA) Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings

(CACHE) Level 3 Inclusion

(CACHE) Level 3 Cultural-Awareness

(PSLA) Characteristics of Effective Leaders

(Laser Learning) Level 2 Introduction to Nannying

(Laser Learning) Level 2 Babysitting

* I HAVE ATTENDED OTHER VARIOUS COURSES WHICH INC TO NAME BUT A FEW AS FOLLOWS *

Theraputic Playwork

Promoting Positive Behaviour

Managing Different and Challenging Behaviour

Health & Safety Risk Assessment

Beginning With Babies

Working with Babies in their First 12 Months

Using Movement and Exercise to Promote Early Holistic Development

Left -Handed Children-The Right Way to Help

Supporting your Child at School

Keeping up with the Children Literacy

Creating Anti-Discriminatory Environment's

*childcare.co.uk Webinars attended*
One every Tue evening

Plus i have attended lot's of other courses relevant to my business & update as and when necessary for my Professional Development.

All courses with a * is updated every 3 years

All courses with a ° is refreshed yearly

*Currently completing a CACHE Level 2 course in Behaviour that Challenges

My Availability

I try to offer availability and flexibility whenever i can (within child ratio's) having had experience of working with a wide range of families and professions (single parents, medical, education, business, travel etc)

My operating hours:
Mon-Fri from 8am-6.30pm later if required due to babysitting hours up to 1.30am. I also work Saturday & Sunday's as and when required (any times to suit parents needs), so no worries on times please get in touch with your requirements as i will be more than happy to help :)

I am available for your baby sitting needs in the evenings at my setting from 6 pm onwards. Please see the fees below for details.

I am also available for overnight childcare in my setting (that is on my Ofsted registration). Please see fees below for details.

I work term time for school pickups, weekends, babysitting, nannying, or overnight childcare. I normally take my annual leave during term time.

I can also provide evening babysitting at short notice if I have availability for any aged child.

please call, message or e-mail me FREE for details on availability :)

Thankyou :)

My Fees

• Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
• Childminding from £10.00 per hour

Weekday fees are as follows per child which are very reasonable (to nurseries) due to the hrs worked :)

I do not work Bank Holiday Mondays if on annual leave.

*FEES TO BE PAID IN ADVANCE AT THE START OF EACH WEEK/DAILY/MONTHLY

*Full fees are payable for childcare when parents take their holidays, off sick or not in on an arranged day to keep their childs place, but no charge for any of my time off. No fees payable for school holidays if only Term-time childcare is required as this is when I take my annual leave.

*A one month notice period is also required to terminate childcare when no further childcare is required. Fees are payable upon this notice period of days per week taken. Weather the child/children are in attendance or not.

*Settling in sessions. If a baby or toddler has not settled after the arranged two week period. I would not be able to continue childcare as I feel it is unfair to the child, other children present or myself. No further fees would be charged or any notice period served. But any fees paid for the settling in period is non-refundable if the child does not settle and leaves before the settling in sessions finish.

Reserving a childcare place:
A fee is payable in advance for an arranged month/day to commence childcare as a settling in session. If this place is not taken up the fee is non refundable.

School holidays Mon-Fri childminding
* Half day fees £30 per child 3.5hrs
* Full daycare £60per child
If additional hours are required before 6am or after 6pm they can be arranged for an additional fee of £10 per hour


Weekend day fees as follows:
Sat-Sun £10 per hour.


Also available for baby sitting (at parents homes) anytime to suit evening
Mon-Sun £12 per hour
Discount for siblings if block hrs required.


Nannying/Babysitting Mon-Sun (days or nights) Term-Time fees as follows:
*£15 per hour around availability. Block hours booked


Registered overnight care in my setting Mon-Sun £10 per hour. Discount for siblings.
Block hours booked
(snacks and drinks provided)


* I am very flexible on opening & closing times. Please get in touch with your requirements *

* I accept cash, standing order, direct payments from colleges, universities/job centres for childcare payments including
Tax-Credits
Universal Credit
Tax-Free Government Childcare CCGPay Student Grant.


School -Holiday
Children’s daily pack up lunches, snacks, baby formula/baby foods, full fat milk for toddlers (under five) nappies and baby wipes need to be provided by parents on a daily basis. This is due to the current increase in food and energy costs as I have not increased my fees in the last 3 years. All current parents are happy to provide the above without any incurred fee increase.
Packups will need to include a ice pack due to Food Standard Agency.


* Additional costs payable for soft play centres/ Swimming or where a fee applies upon outings or mothers & toddler groups.



So if you are looking for childcare at short notice within my childcare numbers, please don't hesitate getting in touch with your requirements you can message, or e-mail me free & i will be more than happy to help :)

Looking forward hearing from you :)

Riggles & Giggles :)