Emma
Childminder in Dunning
Female Member since Feb 2022 Last Updated Sep 2024 Last Login Sep 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hi I'm Emma, I'm mum to two wonderful children and run my home from home setting from our family home in Dunning. I currently provide a before and after school service only to school aged children.
My children are my main inspiration and are at their best when exploring the world around them, whilst being creative and carefree. As mum to a child with ASD, I have undergone years of training in supporting children with additional support needs through a variety of different organisations, this gave me the drive to change my career and pursue a role in supporting children within my local community. Working with both neurodiverse and neurotypical children has given me a far greater understanding of the needs of children across all ages and stages. It has also given me the opportunity to develop interpersonal skills to suit each individual child’s learning/developmental needs.
Emma’s Explorers is a home from home childminding service, which is based at my family home in Latch Burn Wynd, Dunning.
It is of the utmost importance that the children feel welcome in my setting, and I aim to provide them with a nurturing environment where they can explore, have fun with each other and relax in a safe space. I aim to spend as much time as possible outdoors in nature with the children as it benefits their cognitive development, social skills, independence, ability to take risks and it’s good for their health and wellbeing.
Children will have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities from planting to cooking, child lead play, assessing risk independently, arts and crafts and lots of exploring!
Activities will primarily take place within the family home/garden and the local park or at our local woodland areas. Children will be supervised at all times.
I have a full, clean British driving licence and my own vehicle which can accommodate up to 7 in total, with business insurance. I can provide appropriate car seats for outings and/or am happy to use car seats as provided by parents/carers, provided they meet required standards. I will accompany children on the 5-minute walk to the local primary school (Dunning Primary School) for school drop off/ pick up.
I provide healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day in line with nutritional standards. I can accommodate specific dietary requirements. Children can also bring lunch/snack boxes if this is the child’s/carer’s preference.
My Experience
I accepted a position as a registered Childminding Assistant with a local childminder, to gain experience working in this field, after leaving my job in the energy sector. This, along with always wanting to be my own boss, gave me the drive to develop my own childminding service which is operated from my family home. I have been working as a registered Childminder at my own setting since June 2022 and have the additional experience/knowledge coming from an education background.
I have undergone Training with Perth and Kinross Council, Perth Autism Support and many other organisations to ensure I can provide the best possible service for the children in my care.
My Qualifications
Care inspectorate Rated 5 - Very Good for all indicators at last inspection.
Level 2 food Hygiene
PKC Introduction to Childminding Training
NSPCC Child Protection Training
Paediatric First Aid & Emergency First Aid at work
Paediatric OT Sensory Training
Emotional Regulation Training
Supporting Young People with Anxiety Training
Social Coaching Training
Thinking About Inflexible Thinking Training
Help the Demand Avoidant (PDA) Child in Your Class Training
SVQ 3 Customer Service at SCQF level 6
Currently undertaking
SVQ 3 Social work in Children and Young people Level 7 & Diploma in Autism Awareness
My Availability
Open Monday to Thursday, School Wrap around care from 8am to 9am & 3pm to 6pm.
Hours are subject to availability.
Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Morning | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 08/09/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
8am to 9am - £5 per hour
3pm to 6pm - £15 flat fee
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Dunning Primary School
My Documents
- Care Inspectorate Certificate (added 24/01/2023)
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