Karen Je
Childminder in Portsmouth
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Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 08 May 2025
My Summary
Karen Jeffery
About Me
I am a registered childminder in the Northend area of Portsmouth.My recent OFSTED inspection had the outcome of Good.I have been minding now for nearly 25years, my husband Ian joined me 12 years ago as my Ofsted registered assistant. Since becoming childminder I have continued with training & have many certificates in my portfolio listed below.iI love my job & the challenges it brings & I have met many wonderful families in my years doing this job.My first language is English I have a little knowledge of Welsh as well as French.
I have a 25
year old son Harrison who has a Bs degree in environmental science, he now works at Portsmouth University in their laboratories.
I offer a home from home relaxed, caring, family environment for my childminding setting.Where children can enjoy being part of our setting & feel valued & respected.We like to take part in groups, messy play outdoor activites such as sand & water play & visits to the parks ,beach etc. ( COVID restrictions guidance permitting) The activities i provide will be age & developmentally appropriate therefore building on a childs self worth self esteem & confidence. I have many parent references available for you to see.I first registered in Sept 2001 in Portsmouth.
I offer 9month 2,3 and 4 year old funding
I work within the EYFS framework as required by Ofsted. I use Babysdays to record your child’s development and their daily activities for you to view at your convenience.
My Experience
I first registered in 2001 with Social Services then with OFSTED . I also registered under the cssiw in Wales for a brief time whilst living there for 10 months.
Aside from taking care of my own family, i have enjoyed looking after babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Being a member of the PACEY Children come first childminding network in Portsmouth where i can enjoy the benefits of working with other experienced people in the childcare sector, & i also attend further training sessions to develop my own abilities.
I am working with the EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION FRAMEWORK as required as part of my registration requirements.
My Qualifications
NVQ3 Early Years Care & Education
Paediatric First Aid.
Child Protection - Foundation & Advanced
NSPCC Child protection
Accredited SEND level 2
NCMA- Individual learing journey
NCMA - Visual impairments,
NCMA- Observations
NCMA- Behaviour Management
NCMA- Equal Opportunities
NCMA- Community Childminding
NCMA- Asthma & Meningitus awareness continued.......NCMA- Introduction to childminding practice.
NCMA- Accreditation
NCMA- Drug Awareness
NCMA- Early years foundation stage
Food Hygiene level 2
Enviromental health briefing for
childminders on food hygiene.
New EYFS Framework
Baby Brain Development
Hold FHRS food hygiene rated scheme graded 5
PACEY- FGM
PACEY - Delivering the EYFS frame work
Oplex EYFS and Teaching level 3 (higher distinction)
Oplex EYFS and Teaching level 4
( higher distinction )
Neurodiversity Profiling Tool Training
Prevent Awareness
Safeguarding Children
My Availability
I work from 7.30am - 5pm week days (flexibility on these hours can be discussed)
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | 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: 25/03/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.60 per hour
£4.75 per hour. Childminding - DAY TIME
£6.50 per hour after 6pm
I also offer 15/30 hour funding for 2 and 3 year olds
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 Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 01/01/2021)
- UK Passport (added 01/01/2021)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Awareness (added 25/03/2025)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding Children (added 25/03/2025)
- Training Certificate (added 12/05/2024)
- Reference: parent feedback (added 01/01/2021)
- Reference: parent/grandparents feedback (added 01/01/2021)
- Reference: child feedback (added 01/01/2021)
- Reference: parent feedback (added 01/01/2021)
- Reference: child feedback (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Drug Awareness (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Prevent Duty (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: FGM Awareness (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Teaching EYFS Level 4 (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: Expectations of Behaviour (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: NVQ level 3 (added 01/01/2021)
- Training Certificate: child safeguarding level 3 (added 01/01/2021)
- Marriage Certificate (added 01/01/2021)
- Inspection Report: Ofsted Report (added 01/01/2021)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for karen je. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Karen and Ian are the most amazing child minders, they have been caring for my little girl since august now and her development in every aspect has come in massively. My little girl absolutely loves being in their care and often refuses to leave when I collect her at the end of the day, I couldn't think or two lovelier people to leave her with.
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Chloe
on 03/01/2021
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karen je
on 03/01/2021:
Thank you Chloe , it’s been a pleasure working with you all x
Karen is an amazing childminder! I count myself extremely fortunate to have had her look after my little girl.
When she started with karen she was very difficult to settle and a bit if a fussy eater, karen managed to sort her routine out and get her eating better.
I have always felt confident that my daughter was in the best possible hands.
I cannot say enough good things about karen!
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by
Parent
on 23/10/2012
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