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Philippa

Childminder in St Albans

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Female Member since Mar 2016 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 06 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
School Pickups
Childcare Qualifications
2 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
Outstanding Rated
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated
Webinar Regular

About Me

A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL CHILDMINDING SETTING IN HILL END LANE near Highfield Park
Rated OUTSTANDING by OFSTED
EXCELLENT REFERENCES (Available to view at initial visit)
DBS check / FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
Please read brief description of setting below.
Services offered are subject to availability.

EARLY YEARS...
Only Wednesdays available at present £7.00 p/h
Earliest drop-off 7.45 am Latest collection 4.45 pm preferred
School run (pushchair) will be included in the routine.

SCHOOL CHILDREN / SCHOOL RUNS : SAMUEL RYDER (walking)
BEFORE SCHOOL : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Earliest drop off at childminder's 7.45 am £7.00 p/h
AFTER SCHOOL : Monday - Thursday might be available.....
Latest collection from childminder's 5.00 pm £7.00 p/h


My Setting.....I offer a happy and caring setting where confidence, growing independence and good communication skills are encouraged and positive self- esteem is fostered. A healthy life-style incorporating physical activity, and healthy eating is promoted ; there is sympathetic support for emotional and social development.
A good supply of books, toys and activities, art and craft materials and sports equipment, together with appropriate childminder input enables the children to enjoy and achieve. For early years children, a varied routine is offered making time for rest and quiet as well as busy-ness and activities. Activities can include garden time, singing, messy times..... Plenty of time for play and having fun together is essential, also that each child feels able to contribute to the setting within a safe environment. The setting has a large garden and is near Highfield Park which is great for exploring and extra exercise.

Early Years : It is requested that parents / carers provide healthy, nutritious food for snacks and lunch. Where appropriate...nappies, nappy cream ; also sun cream to be supplied by parent.

For Before / After School children, appropriate care, activities and supervision within a safe environment are given. If necessary, a healthy and nutritious after-school snack should be provided by parent / carer. Alternatively an apple and wholemeal roll can be provided by the childminder.

My Experience

I have been happily childminding since 2006 (previously a teacher) and have been graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted.

My Qualifications

CHILDMINDER QUALIFICATION AND RELEVANT CHILDMINDING TRAINING CONTINUES TO BE KEPT UP TO DATE.
Weekly childcare webinars on a range of subjects.
First aid certificate to be renewed March 2027 : also weekly refresher topics followed.
Recent up-to-date Safeguarding training.

My Availability

EARLY YEARS...
Only Wednesdays available at present, best suiting 2y+ £7.00 p/h
Earliest drop-off at childminder's... 7.45 am
Latest collection from childminder's house.. 4.45 pm preferred
School run (pushchair) will be included in the routine.

SCHOOL CHILDREN / SCHOOL RUNS : SAMUEL RYDER (walking)
BEFORE SCHOOL : Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Earliest drop-off at childminder's 7.45 am £7.00 p/h
AFTER SCHOOL : Tuesday - Thursday might be available..... £7.00 p/h
Latest collection from childminder's house 4.45 pm preferred

Also some SCHOOL HOLIDAY CHILDCARE for school-age children might be available
£7.00 p/h

Table showing availability refers to Early Years when there is availability.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no yes no no no no
Morning no no yes no no no no
Afternoon no no yes no no no no
After School no no yes no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 16/04/2025

My Fees

  • Childminding from £7.00 per hour

£7.00 p/h

My Local Schools

  • I provide drop offs and pick ups at Samuel Ryder Academy

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.

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Outstanding
13 February 2020
An inspection report reveals outstanding childcare with an innovative curriculum and strong focus on language development. The childminder creates an exceptionally welcoming environment where children thrive and enjoy their time. A challenging curriculum is skilfully implemented, promoting excellent learning outcomes. The provider excels in supporting children's language and communication skills through skilled interactions. Safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring children's safety and well-being.
Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.
18 April 2016 - Outstanding
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