Debbie Hunter

My Summary

My Experience

Having had the need, and used, childcare myself I appreciate and understand the anxiety faced when handing over your child to someone else. I understand the need to have trust in whomever you choose and place great importance in face to face meetings with parents and child to ensure that all parties are happy and content with each other before contracts and paperwork are considered.

Whilst being professional, I am an open, caring, honest person who truly believes in treating people how you wish to be treated yourself. I am firm, but fair when required to be and always have the wellbeing of the child foremost in mind.

Although I say so myself, I am a good mum who has two boys of my own of which I am proud to say are a credit to me. This, I feel, goes a long way in showing my values and my expectations of children in my care as I am enthusiastic about their talents and nurturing and understanding of their needs. Rest assured, I treat all children with respect, appreciating everyones' differences and all are treated equally.

I work extremely hard to maintain my good relationships with both child and parent by communicating on a regular basis with regards to child's progress and having a generally relaxed, approachable attitude.

Your child's individual needs are taken into account on starting with me and planned for and nurtured throughout their time with me. I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage's guidance and plan for your child activities on their own individual level, taking into account what stage of development they are at and plan their next steps. Your child would be encouraged to participate and made to feel welcome by his peers in my home.

I have procedures and policies in place to ensure the safety and wellbeing of your child and numerous amounts of activities and resources in place to enhance your child's time with me.

Outdoor play is actively encouraged and daily trips to parks and woods, etc take place, weather permitting.

I own my own allotment and make regular visits with the children in my care to plant, weed and water our "crops" so allowing the children the experience of growing their own food and understanding where it comes from.

Time is set aside each day for homework and reading to take place if required.

I could continue typing but feel I have provided an outline of me as a person and the service I offer. I have hard copy references to confirm the above which would be made available for you to see upon meeting with you.

If you feel I could be of assistance to you please do not hesitate to contact me for an informal chat to arrange a meeting.

Kind regards

Debbie

My Qualifications

Registered with Ofsted as a Childminder on the Early Years Register, compulsory part of the Childcare Register and voluntary part of the Childcare Register

Accredited to provide pre school funding

Qualified in paediatric First Aid

Trained and practice the Early Years Foundation Stage

Level 3 NVQ equivalent qualification obtained as a Diploma in Home Based Childminder with an overall Grade A obtained in this qualification.

Both myself and husband have taken enhanced CRB checks.

Member of Pacey

Have full Public Liability Insurance

Driving licence with Class 1 Business Insurance

'O' Levels in various but most importantly Mathemetics and English

Professional development continually taking place with courses being undertaken regularly to update knowledge and changes in legislation etc. Qualifications and certificates for numerous courses available at first meeting.

My Availability

Availability throughout the year currently from 7 to 5.30pm, but am flexible to suit most individual needs.

My Fees

• Childminding from £5.00 per hour

Please call for details