Hazel Sy
Childminder in Barnton
Female Member since Aug 2014 Last Updated Mar 2025 Last Login 27 Mar 2025
My Summary
About Me
Ofsted Outstanding 2025
Hello there! I'm Hazel Symonds. A big welcome to Hazel's Childminding. A safe, secure, happy environment for your child to learn through purposeful play and have plenty of opportunities to explore and most importantly have fun!
My house is well situated within a couple of minutes walk to the local library, where children can enjoy rhyme time and other small group activities which we head to weekly for singing and craft sessions. We also have local parks and lovely walks to feed the ducks, visit the horses and many more beautiful places to get our wellies on and get muddy! Enjoying the great outdoors is an essential part of our daily routines and being part of the community, helps build confidence and self esteem, days are so varied and full of variety for all children to explore happily and take on new experiences in their early years.
At home we have a large enclosed garden with lots of outdoor play equipment such as sandpits, balls, bikes, play houses, lots of outdoor mark making and sensory exploration. A good variety for all children to enjoy and thrive in.
Inside again has a large beautiful space with plenty of educational toys, covering the seven areas of learning, lots of print to enhance learning and promote communication and language, resources tailored to each child to follow their current interests and guide their learning, children come in excited and happy to explore all areas of my nurturing setting that’s been designed especially for children to have the happiest of days exploring those important first years.
I follow the EYFS closely and have great understanding of this. Tracking children's development and looking at how I can further them, providing opportunities to help them achieve and support them where I need to. This will involve many opportunities to learn through fun stimulating play. Following their interests and seeing where it takes us! I'm a firm believer children will enjoy and gain lots from what they enjoy this will keep them motivated and happy to learn!
A healthy diet is important and will be provided and promoted on a daily basis.
I will work with parents if children have dietary requirements .
Building a strong relationship with a child involves lots of time getting to know them and working with parents to find out as much information about them so I can provide many fun filled days based around their interests! I offer settle in sessions at the start of our journey so I can build up a positive relationship with the child so they feel safe, secure and familiar with my setting before they officially start! This all helps and contributes to a smooth transition.
Parents views and thoughts are important to me I consider parents "partners" in their child's learning and development. This is why I have good communication and ask for parents feedback regularly, with this parents have stated how happy, settled and content their children are in my care and how happy they feel regarding the service I provide!
I recently had my Ofsted inspection March 2025 I received OUTSTANDING in all areas. 2019 and 2016 I received a GOOD In all areas!
Overall children will always be encouraged to have fun and explore their surroundings by many activities to take part in, my aim is to provide a fun filled day for every child to learn, grow and thrive in!
Please visit my page “Hazels Childminding” to see what we get upto and all the fun we have, this will give you a little insight to what we’re all about, busy little bees!
My Experience
I have 22 years experience after gaining my NVQ L3 in 2003! I have had experience of working in Nurseries, A Montessori School, Pre Schools and Primary Schools, having experience of all the different key stages. I was also chosen to run a nurture group and a social group to help build children's self esteem, this was due to my kind, caring nature. I have worked closely with children who have Autism, behavioural difficulties, speech and language delays and find working with children extremely rewarding!
I'm also a mum of two children, my daughter who is 15 and my son who is 13.
Both caring and compassionate children, who are both a positive role model to the younger tots!
I have excellent references available, from current parents and parents I have worked closely with over time.
My Qualifications
Ofsted Registered Childminder
NVQ level 3 (National Diploma in Childcare and Education)
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Paediatric First Aid
Basic Food Hygiene
Rating of 5 star (food handling & preparing)
Raising Development Concerns with Parents
Expectations of Behaviour
An Introduction to Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Delivering the EYFS
Starting Out Supporting Children and Emotional Wellbeing
Schemas
Montessori and the EYFS
Allergies and allergic reactions
ADHD awareness
My Availability
I am available Monday to Thursday
8:00am until 5:30pm or please ask if you need additional hours!
7:30am starts are an option if required.
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
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Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 15/03/2025 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Hourly cost - £5.00 this includes breakfast, lunch and all healthy snacks throughout the day! :-)
I also accept…….
30 hours funding 3/4 year olds!
NEW 15 hours funding!
NEW 30 hours coming into effect in September 2025!
Tax free childcare!
Other childcare voucher
schemes that work for you!
I like to be flexible to meet the needs of all families in my care. We can work together and find the right option for you.
Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss anything further or arrange a visit to meet me and see my wonderful setting!
Thank you. :-)
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 09/08/2023)
Reviews

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My little girl has been with Hazel since i returned back to work in Dec 14 , Hazel provides a fab stimulating environment, going out for walks around the village and to the park , Evie loves going and gets very excited to see her "friends", its like a home from home and a happy child makes a happy mummy .
by
Parent
on 12/04/2016
If you're thinking of choosing Hazel to look after your children you are lucky ! Hazel is a brilliant childminder who has a very kind, warm, caring and fun nature. Hazel will keep your children entertained with her proactive attitude .... lots of games, learning activities and outings will be had a throughly enjoyed !
Wish you could of moved with us Hazel !
Lucia misses you a lot ! x
by
Parent
on 19/01/2016
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