Ruth Mitchell

Childminder in Test Valley

Female Member since Jan 2010 Last Updated May 2025 Last Login 12 May 2025

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My Summary

Ofsted Registered

First Aid Training

DBS Check

Newborn Experience

Full Driving Licence

Own Car

Childcare Qualifications

2 Year old Funded Childcare

3 and 4 Year old Funded Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare

I'm Covid-19 Vaccinated

9 months old Funded Childcare

About Me

Hello, my name is Ruth, I have been a registered childminder since December 2007. I am married and live with my husband and 2 sons .

I am a member of the Andover Childminders Association.

I was graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted 2015/16 and ‘Good’ in 2022

My Experience

I have worked in childcare for many years now and before becoming registered as a childminder I did voluntary work in a crèche.

I have also gained experience through training course and my own Children!

My Qualifications

CACHE - Level 3 Diploma in Home-Based Childcare
Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 - Food Safety in Catering
Level 2 - Health and Safety
Level 3 - Safeguarding Children
Level4 - Safeguarding
Learning Together at Home
Learning Through Play
Introduction to working in a creche
Schemas
Speech and Language
Creative Play
Early Years Foundation Stage Training
The Prevent Duty
E-Safety
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My Availability

I work Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm

Term Time and Holidays/Full or Part time

	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: 08/05/2025

My Fees

Childminding from £4.70 per hour

standard fee - £4.70 p/h

My Local Schools

I provide drop offs and pick ups at Smannell and Enham Church of England (Aided) Primary School

My Ofsted Inspections

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Good

25 July 2022

A childminder in Andover, Hampshire, has received a 'Good' rating across all areas in their recent Ofsted inspection. The report highlights strong bonds with children and a focus on professional development. Communication skills are well-supported, with children feeling safe and secure. Areas for improvement include providing more opportunities for fine motor skills and creative expression during activities, and consistently supporting children's emotional understanding.

Summary generated by AI from the text of the inspection report.

4 November 2015 - Outstanding

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Ofsted Certificate (added 03/11/2020)
Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination (added 27/08/2021)

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