Sarahs Sunbeams

My Summary

Duston Childminder

My Experience

I have over 20 years of childminding experience and have had a 'good' ofsted rating throughout. I was last inspected in 2022 and have been graded 'good'. I was also a Homestart volunteer for 2 years, helping families within their own homes with children under the age of 5 in times of need. I have many excellent references from previous and current parents available to view.

My Qualifications

2001- British sign language, Stage 1
2001- Introducing childminding practice
2006- child protection awareness programme
2008- Understanding children course
2008- Introduction to the early years foundation stage for childminders
2008- Equality and inclusion training- level 2
2008- Safeguarding children
2010- Certificate in Health and Social care- level 4
2011- Adult health, social care and wellbeing
2011- Working with children, young people and families
2011- DIploma in Health and Social care
2012- Pathways to registration as a childminder
2012- Level 2 award in food safety in catering
2012- Understanding the autism spectrum
2012- First aid for child carers
2012- Early years common induction programme
2012- Training workshop about the revised EYFS
2012- Childhood course
2012- 5 rating for food hygiene
2013- Certificate in Early Years practice- level 4
2013- Diploma in childhood and youth studies
2014- Honours degree in childhood and youth studies
2015- paediatric first aid, Red Cross
2015- mental capacity, Educare
2015- first aid essentials, Educare
2015- data protection level 2, Educare
2015- child neglect, Educare
2015- Equality and diversity, Educare
2015- Child protection
2015- child protection level 3
2015- delivering the EYFS, Pacey
2015- Expectations of behaviour, Pacey
2015- Schemas, Pacey
2015- Prevent Duty, Educare
2015- Promoting positive behaviour, Educare
2016- Reflective practice in the early years.
2017- child protection refresher
2017- Supporting early language development
2017- Channel general awareness.
2017- Improving children’s learning through play.
2017- Understanding children’s rights.
2018- Paediatric first aid, Tiger lily
2018- Safeguarding children, childminding uk
2018- Nutrition course, childminding uk.
2018- Data Protection GDPR, childminding uk
2018- Recording children's development, childminding uk
2018- Understanding behaviour, childminding uk
2018- Characterisitics of effective learning, childcare.co.uk
2019- Food Allergy training, Food standards agency
2019- Recognising and preventing FGM, Home Office
2019- Theories Underpinning the EYFS, Educare
2019- Supporting Early Language Development, Educare
2019- Understanding Asthma, Educare
2019- Promoting Positive behaviour, Educare
2019- Training workshop on the EIF, childminding uk
2019- Cultural Capital, childminding uk
2019- Teaching and learning in the early years (Pedagogy), childminding uk
2020- understanding and addressing behaviour, Educare.
2020- What children’s perspectives tell us about inclusion, OpenLearn.
2020- Prevent Covid-19, Virtual College.
2020- Treasure Baskets, Childminding UK
2020- Transitions and settling in, Pacey.
2020- An introduction to attachment theory, Pacey.
2020- Transitions and parents, Pacey.
2020- An introduction to supporting children through trauma, Pacey.
2020- Safeguarding Children, Childminding UK.
2021- Safeguarding Children, Childminding UK
2021- Prevent Duty and Fundamental British values, Childminding UK.
2021-Paediatric First Aid, TigerLily.
2021- Child development part 1, Childcare webinar.
2021- Curriculum in 2021, Childcare webinar.
2021- Child development part2, Childcare webinar.
2021- SEND Early indicators, Childminding UK.
2021- An introduction to mathematical development in the early years, Pacey.
2021- An introduction to speech, language and communication in the early years, Pacey.
2021- Inspection and you, Education Inspection Framework Jargon Busting, Pacey.
2021- Focus on…cultural capital, Pacey.
2021- supporting children’s emotional well-being, Pacey.
2021- Starting points, Childcare.
2021- Webinar for childminders: Ofsted update, Ofsted.
2021- EYFS and development matters reforms, Childminding UK.
2021- 30 days wild, The Wildlife Trusts.
2021- An introduction to mathematical development in the early years, Pacey.
2021- strategies to support families under pressure, Pacey.
2021- Water play…and the characteristics of effective learning, Pacey.
2021- Families under pressure; understanding factors which may adversely affect family relationships, Pacey.
2021- The seven key features of effective practice, Pacey.
2021- Strategies to support and promote mathematical development in the early years, Pacey.
2021- An introduction to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Pacey.
2021- Supporting the development of self-regulation skills, Pacey.
2021- The language of feelings; supporting the development of emotional literacy, Pacey.
2021- Quick Assessment Checks, Childcare webinar.
2021- Oral Health, Childcare webinar.
2021- Keep Them Safe- Protecting children from Child Sexual Exploitation, Virtual college.
2021- Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM, Virtual college.
2021- Gang Relates Issues and County Lines, Virtual College.
2021- Breast Ironing, Noodle now!
2021- Anti- Racism in Early Years, Noodle Now!
2021- Children’s Character, Interests and Talents, Childcare webinar.
2021- Core books for Early Years, Childcare webinar.
2021- Make time for Maths, Childcare webinar.
2021- Gender in the Early Years, Childcare webinar.
2022- An introduction to physical development in the early years, Pacey.
2022- Food and drink in the EYFS, Pacey.
2022- Supporting disadvantaged families in the promotion of physical development, Pacey.
2022- Supporting and promoting physical development in the early years, Pacey.
2022- Stories and safeguarding, Pacey.
2022- Promoting and supporting hand washing in your setting, Pacey.
2022- Dental hygiene and oral health in the early years, Pacey.
2022- Mealtimes and the EIF, Pacey.

My Availability

I am available Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 6pm.

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.00 per hour

I charge £6.00 per hour