About Me
I live in Silsden near Keighley with my Husband and our two Daughters. We have been married for six years and have lived in Silsden for eight years. Our eldest daughter will be four at the beginning of May and our youngest will be two the day after her sister's birthday! Our eldest attends Aireview Nursery and will start full-time school in September. In and around Silsden: Silsden Park, Silsden Beck and the Leeds / Liverpool Canal are no more than a stone’s throw from my home. Silsden is such a peaceful, idyllic area in which the children will explore and learn about nature.
Pied Piper Playschool, The Methodist Preschool, Aireview Infant School and Hothfield Junior School are less than a five minutes walk from my home and we attend regular baby and toddler groups both in and out of Silsden.
We also have access to a Childminders stay and play group at Daisy Chain Children's Centre The children really enjoy this group and enjoy socialising with children from other childminding settings. |
As a childminder, I;
ü am registered with Ofsted
ü am child paediatrics first aid trained and hold a 3-year qualification
ü have a Diploma in Home-based Childcare Unit 1
ü was graded GOOD with areas of Outstanding by Ofsted
ü hold an enhanced Criminal Record Bureau Check
ü passed the Diploma in Home-based Childcare Level 2 Exam as set out by National Childminding Association
ü am a Quality Assured Childminder
ü am Nursery Education Funded
ü hold an NVQ Level 4 qualification in Childcare, Learning & Development
ü am studying a Foundation Degree with the Open University in Early Years Foundation Stage.I attend regular workshops, training courses and refresher programmes to ensure I am kept fully up to date with the latest childcare methods and to further my qualifications and experience within my childcare profession.
I am insured by the National Childminding Association and hold a public liability insurance certificate. I meet all of the compulsory requirements set out to me as a Childminder and was inspected by Ofsted on the 30th July 2009.
My latest Ofsted Report can be downloaded by clicking here.
As a parent, my home is child friendly and has various safety features. My home meets with Fire Services Regulations. I provide the children with a safe, hygienic and stimulating environment.
I work very closely with parents to develop a friendly, open and trusting relationship to ensure your child will enjoy their time with me which is reassuring for you, the parent. It is extremely important to me to have a good relationship with your child and a close working relationship with you.
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In 2008 we had a little girl called Jessica and at the beginning of May 2010, our second Daughter, Hollie was born. Our little girls are very precious to us and we love being parents to our two munchkins! 
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So why did I decide to become a Childminder? After having my first daughter, I soon realised I didn't want to return back to work at the end of my maternity leave as initially thought as my priorities had changed. As a new family, we couldn't afford for me to stop working altogether to be a full-time, stay at home Mummy and so I decided to look into becoming a registered childminder instead. I really enjoyed the whole training experience and gained lots of new childminding friends. We arrange play-dates for the children so that they can socialise with children of different ages. I can honestly say I've not yet looked back but then again, who would when you do a job like mine? |  |
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