Jo Wheaton

My Summary

My Experience

I registered as a childminder in October 2006. I have two Ofsted report grades at ' Good' and two at 'Outstanding'

I have minded many children of varying ages, cultures and religious backgrounds. Cultures and religious beliefs are respected.

I have excellent references from other parents.

I track children's development using the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) stages of development and by carrying out Observations using Babydays

I use Babydays which gives information on your child's day, sleep times, nappy changing, times of snacks and lunch, your child's development, photographs, etc.

I plan weekly activities and outings. Activities include arts and crafts, cookery , sensory play, construction using all sorts of materials, play dough, role play, puzzles, stories, nursery rhymes music and dance and much much more. We visit toddler groups, libraries and indoor play weekly and also go on special outings .
I carry out risk assessments, daily fridge temperature checks, smoke alarm detector checks and have a carbons monoxide detector to ensure your children are cared for in a safe environment.

My Qualifications

Diploma in Home Based Childcare (Grade A)
Paediatric First Aid Training
Food Hygiene Training
"Excellent five star" award from the Environmental Health Department
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Training
Nutrition Awareness Training
Child Protection Training
Birth to three Matters Training
Early Years Foundation Stage Introduction to Childminders Training.
Domestic Violence Training
Revised EYFS Training
Behaviour Management
Escalating Behaviour Management
CAF training
Sensory Play training
Allergens training
Refresher basic food hygiene
Internet safety and child exploitation
Outdoor play
FGM
Ofsted Essential Paperwork
Equality and Diversity
Prevent
PACEY Business SMART
Funding
Baby Room
Communication and Language
Child Neglect
Mental Capacity
Personal Safety
Characteristics of Effective Leaders
Equality and Inclusion in Early Years Settings
Improving Children's Learning through Play
Promoting Positive Behaviour
Infection Prevention and Control in Early Years Settings
Communication and Language
County Lines
Bullying/ hate crime
Arranged marriages (cultural)
Preparing for your Ofsted Inspection
Autism Awareness
Changes in the EYFS 2024
Getting a Diagnosis (Autism)
Curriculum Overview for Toddlers
Managing your Early Years Inspection
Safeguarding Refresher 2023
The Importance of self evaluation
Being a key person in an early years setting
The Prevent Duty in an Early Years Environment Refresher
Understanding Children's Rights
Providing a Healthy Food Environment


Training requirements are assessed regularly and courses booked where appropriate.

I work in partnership with all parents and communication is daily. I use Babydays for all documentation which parents have access to

My Availability

I have a space on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday as from end of January 2025

My Fees

• Childminding from £6.50 per hour

£1 per day is charged in addition for toddler groups and extra fees charged for outings - such as soft play