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Virginie

Childminder in Abingdon

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Female Member since Sep 2009 Last Updated Apr 2024 Last Login Apr 2024

My Summary

Ofsted Registered
First Aid Training
DBS Check
Full Driving Licence
Own Car
Childcare Qualifications
3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare
I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

About Me

NO availability before Sept 2025(possibly). French native speaker providing childcare in French in a safe and friendly environment . Perfect for a either a bilingual family or a family looking to give their child the opportunity to experience a second language at a young age.

Prior to becoming a Childminder, I was Head of languages teacher in a Secondary School where I taught French and Spanish. The workload giving me little family time, after my second boy was born in 2012, I decided to become a childminder and your child 's first French teacher.
In terms of learning a foreign language the younger the better so don't be concerned about your child's ability to cope. I speak French to the children in my care and devise activities appropriate to their age group where French language is introduced, revisited and extended.

At home and outside activities are also developed around the children's interests and skills . Not a week is a same as I provide a varied,exciting curriculum to keep both children and parents engaged. weekly planning around a theme, a festival , a season, a book , a song ....
Sensory play , Stem cooking, arts and crafts, music and singing sessions as well as story telling , books .... are part of our weekly routine.
Your child will benefit from one to one attention and will also interact in play with other children in the setting.

Our nature outings / nos sorties nature are an essential part of the service I offer ; whatever the weather / quelque soit le temps ! Whether it is the local park ( I live walking distance to Albert park) , nature reserve , local wood. I am a member of the Forest Childcare Association and a member of the Childminding Best Practice Club.

Going to a play park , Millets farm or taking the bus to Oxford are other opportunities to offer the children new experiences, expose them to French in different setting.

In addition to interacting with me and the other children your child will have access to an extensive range of bilingual resources.

I follow The Early Years Foundation Stage framework and I aim to promote an active and playful environment at all times, as well as the best possible start to your child's education.
I attend the childminders' meeting organised by the OCC Early Years Team and always seek opportunities to develop my practise further.

I use Tapestry , an online journal ( in line with the EYFS) which is updated each half term / termly.
I also produce a weekly bilingual newsletter where parents and children can view all the learning and fun they have had during the week.

A bientot !

Virginie

My Experience

Languages teacher for 13 years ( Secondary education) .
My previous teaching experience will enable me to transfer this knowledge and skills for the benefit and education of the children in my care.

Mum to two boys ( age 12 and 15 ) currently at Europa school

Started childminding in March 2014

Ofsted rating April 2019 : Good

My Qualifications

- Qualified Teacher Status
- Paedatric First Aid Certificate
- Specialist Safeguarding Children Course
- Local Authority Approved Childminding Course
- Ofsted Registered childminder

My Availability

NOTE : NO availability Before September 2025 ( possibly) Désolée

I would recommend a minimum of 2 days childcare

Term time only ( Europa school term dates; Some holidays dates are different from other schools ) .
Possible collection and then drop off from Europa school (school hours) / or could be my house from around 8.45am in the morning 3pm in the afternoon.

Contact me to see if I can meet your future needs via Ox family info service.

Please note out of the house between 7.40 am -8.45am and from 3ish till 4pm ( school run)

I do not provide childcare on Fridays.

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Before School no no no no no no no
Morning no no no no no no no
Afternoon no no no no no no no
After School no no no no no no no
Evening no no no no no no no
Overnight no no no no no no no
Last Updated: 25/04/2024

My Fees

  • Childminding from £6.30 per hour

£6.30 an hour ( term time only - no holiday charge)
1.72 French immersion + 5.09 childcare

Occasional/Emergency care: £6.30 per hour (minimum fee of £10.)

£2.50 lunch or I would prefer if you could provide a packed lunch

15 hours / 30 hours Funding ( £5.09) available for 3 / 4 years old + French immersions 0.91

I take childcare vouchers.

My Local Schools

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My Ofsted Inspections

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Good
29 April 2019
9 October 2015 - Good
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