Sarah Graven
Childminder in Knutsford
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Female Member since Mar 2009 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 16 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
I have worked as an Ofsted registered childminder for 30+ years and I was graded 'outstanding' in my last 4 Ofsted inspections. I offer childcare for children aged from 3 months to 16 years.
I work with my partner Nigel who is also an Ofsted registered childminder. He is a fully qualified chef and cooks lovely meals for the children. Nige was recently graded 'outstanding' for a second time by Ofsted. He has been presented with a Golden Apple Healthy Eating award from Cheshire East for his menus and food provision.
Children have access to the whole downstairs of our home, including a conservatory and playroom filled with good quality resources and equipment, which lead into a large, safe, child friendly garden. We have a large covered area outside as well which we use through the year.
We have 2 small family dogs who are part of our childminding family.
My Experience
I am an ex educational audiologist who believes she has found her niche in life as an Ofsted registered childminder.
I am also freelance early years writer and a qualified trainer and early years consultant and in my free time I write for, mentor and support other childminders.
My Qualifications
I graduated from Manchester University in 1986 with a BA in Audiology and Education.
I have updated my skills and knowledge with an Open University Foundation Degree (Level 4) and an NVQ in Early Years, Childcare and Education (Level 3).
I regularly attend courses and take other types of training to ensure my I am always up-to-date.
My Availability
We have a vacancy for Monday and Tuesday from after January 2024. Please contact me for more details.
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| Afternoon | no | no | no | no | 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: 25/04/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
Full details available on request.
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
- I provide pick ups at Manor Park Primary School and Nursery
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
- Ofsted Certificate (added 02/02/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Sarah Graven. 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.
I have two children currently FT with Sarah and Nigel and I truly couldn't imagine a better setting for my children
I would recommend this setting for the personal child-centred professional approach to helping my children grow and learn whist supporting parents in their working arrangements, I happily leave my children each day knowing they are welcomed, loved and encouraged to make the most of the day. Food on offer is always a hit and we are kept fully informed of our children's day through daily diaries and learning journey.
Sarah and Nigel are OFSTED registered Outstanding and have a fantastic reputation in Knutsford and beyond.
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