Hermione Read Bishop
Childminder in Wotton Under Edge (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Mar 2010 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login 07 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
UPDATE FROM JULY 2024 - fully booked until September 2026 with a long waiting list.
OFSTED graded OUTSTANDING in BOTH 2011 and 2015 inspections and GOOD in February 2020 under the new revised guidelines
BEAU BELLES WOTTON CHILDCARE - Ofsted Registered Childminder based in central Wotton under Edge.
Opening Hours - From September 2024 - Tuesdays to Fridays
I have been childminding for over 18 years and love my job! I offer a fun and loving home environment where the children learn whilst having fun playing.
I live with two of our four children (ranging from 18 - 30) in a 3 storey, 4 bedroomed house in Wotton under Edge.
We have a lovely safe and secure garden with a selection of outdoor toys, sand and water play, digging and planting area.
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework, which involves observing, assessing and planning for each child (individually and group) to assist with their learning and development whilst in my care.
We have two friendly cats and a small Jack Russell cross dachshund.
We love the outdoors, and go on lots of walks, picnics, trips and outings. We have annual membership for Slimbridge, , Bristol zoo project, Concorde Museum, and Westonbirt. We also visit local parks, childminder toddler group, swimming (ratio's permitting) and softplays.
My Experience
I have over 29 years experience of looking after children and babies as a parent, and 18 years working as a childminder. I am also a grandma to Rafael (born August 2019).
I've cared for many children over the past years from as young as 4 months to after school care, including siblings, children with special needs, and children with special diets (gluten free, vegetarian and lactose free).
I currently look after 5 mindees ranging from 16 months to 4 years old. I am very flexible and like to fit in with your requirements.
The pre schoolers (0-5 age group), do a variety of sessions, including 7.30am start, school core hours (9-3); 'term time only' and 'all year round' contracts . Please note - I do charge a minimum of 6 hours per day for children under 5.
I also request that all children do a MINIMUM of two sessions per week (at least six hours per session.
My Qualifications
I am constantly studying and refreshing my qualifications, recently Completing the SENCO level 3 in February 2924
Valid paediatric first aid, safeguarding and child protection, COVID-19, Equality and Diversity, Food Hygiene and Nutrition
2012, 2013 and 2015 Bristol Standards
A fab qualification to get - in recognition of my demonstration of ongoing commitment to quality improvements
Speech, Language and Communication
Business and Administration
Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life
Diploma in Children and Young People Workforce (Childcare).
Level 4 Open University Certificate in Early Years (first year of Degree Course) (CertEY)
Level 3 NVQ Children's Care, Learning & Development
CACHE Certificate in Pre School Practice (including voluntary work at Blue Coat Pre-school)
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare (all 5 modules)
Diploma in Child Day Care & Child Psychology
CACHE Certificate - Working with Children with Special Needs
NEC Certificate in Continuing Professional Development - Level 3
My Availability
Sorry no availability
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Afternoon | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
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Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 12/07/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.00 per hour
- Babysitting from £10.00 per hour
From April 2024, my fees are £6 per hour (minimum charge of 6 hrs per day for pre-school aged children 0-5 years old)
I do accept funding - both the 15 and 30 hour options. For all funded hours, I charge a contribution towards consumables of £1 per hour.
Sibling rate (older child) is £5.50 per hour.
I do insist on a MINIMUM of two sessions per week - this helps children to settle quicker .
I have been accepted by Gloucestershire County Council to provide the Nursery Education Funding for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Please ask for details.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements, or to request a copy of my prospectus.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Hermione Bishop - Certified Early Years Practitioner.(Cert EY)
HERE ARE JUST A FEW COMMENTS AND THANK YOU'S I'VE RECEIVED
‘Such fab detail, it’s great to see H doing so many different activities and enjoying herself with Hermione. I can’t believe she is painting at 11 months’
‘I love seeing this scrapbook, I love the fact pictures are taken most days of O and the other children, and love to see the work they produce. O loves going to Hermione’s and is developing well’
‘We couldn’t have hoped for a more wonderful childminder for S. She has settled in so well and now happily runs off to play when we drop her off.
Hermione provides such a caring and fun environment and we are super impressed by the amount she fits into the day. The daily feedback is much appreciated, and Hermione’s insights are really observant. Its clear Hermione really cares about S’s development, - e.g. helping her drink from a cup. A heartfelt thanks for a modern day Mary Poppins, We all love you already’.
‘T has done some really lovely artwork. I really do appreciate the feedback and all the crafts she brings home. We love to see the photos showing our daughter enjoying herself and having fun’ Keep up the good work’. You are fab !!!
‘We continue to enjoy reading about S’s progress. At home he loves telling us about his days and what he has done when he brings home paintings and drawings. He is so proud of what he has done. He thoroughly enjoys going to Hermione’s and the activities she does with them. She has certainly helped to enhance his development in a range of areas’.
‘Thank you so much for all the special care you give our daughter. We truly appreciate it, and I know I can go to work and be happy knowing my daughter is settled and well cared for. You are a star’
‘Thank you for making H’s first birthday so memorable. You look after the children so well and treat them all with so much love and care’.
‘Thank you for looking after T this year. You have shown what a fab childminder you are, T is really going to miss coming to your house. But big school is coming ………….
‘Thank you for everything, you do for me and for making me always feel welcome at your home. Thank you for always being so willing to have me when my mummy and daddy are caught up late at work. We could not be without you’
L thoroughly enjoys his time at Hermione's. He is always eager to tell me about the different activities they do, one of his favourites is baking cakes. He loves to bring them home for mummy to try. I have been extremely pleased with the work Hermione has done with L since he started in September 2010. (ongoing contract)
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My little boy, C has been with Hermione since September 2010. Hermione came highly recommended to me by many people. I have been really happy with the level of care so far. C was not shy when he started and settled in really quickly. Hermione has a very calm and caring approach which helped. Hermione does an amazing array of activities with C. He is learning a lot about different cultures and themes. They recently celebrated Chinese New Year. Hermione is very pro-active about taking the children out regularly. C goes swimming, playgroups and shopping often. He also loves going to slimbridge to feed the birds and Westonbirt. There are lots of art and craft and cooking activities too. The things C has made at Christmas were just gorgeous.
C enjoys the family atmosphere at Hermiones. He loves the children and is always reluctant to leave at the end of the day
Hermione has a lovely home and family. I am so happy to leave my son and know he is being so well looked after. (6 month contract)
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Dear Hermione, thank you for everything. You are a star. All our love xxxx
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Thank you for all the extras and the care and all the experiences my children have been through with you. All the wonderful childcare N has received from you over the last few years!. Its been a journey !!. lots of love E, N & F (24 month contract)
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Just to say a huge thank you for all the love, care and attention you have given to M for the past 2 years. We will both miss you, but lots of luck for the future. M, R, & M (24 month contract)
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Many thanks for all your fantastic help over the past year. please keep in touch M & L (12 month contract)
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Thank you for all your hard work this year. It has been reassuring to know that the girls have been happy and busy doing fantastic things, with love from C, D, C & E (18 month contract)
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Many thanks Hermione. L loves being with you and really enjoys all the different things you do with her. My daughter has settled so well into her routine at your house. Each week L really looks forward to going to Hermione's. She provides a structured and fun environment and L loves the different things they make each week, and as a result I have asked Hermione to have L for a few extra sessions each week. (18 month contract)
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My daughter M has been coming to Hermiones for the past few years on a part time basis. M loves just about everything they do at Hermiones. All the trips, cooking, arts and crafts. She has settled in well with Hermione and enjoys the company of all the other children. As a result of the excellent care that Hermione has given to M, i have now asked Hermione to look after my younger son whilst im at college. My daughter is 10 and still comes to Hermiones for after school care during term time. (on going contract since 2005).
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Training Certificate (added 06/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding level 3 (added 06/05/2024)
- Training Certificate: SENCO level 3 (added 06/05/2024)
- First Aid Certificate (added 05/05/2024)
- DBS Check (added 24/08/2020)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 14/04/2020)
Reviews
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Many thanks for all your care and support given to both myself and my son over the past six months.
He has really loved coming to your house and settled in really quickly. He loves the daily outings, especially Old Down Park and the ice creams :)
Thank you also for looking after him at short notice to fit in with my ever-changing shift pattern. You really have 'bent over backwards' to accommodate us both.
We will miss you when he goes to school next month, but know that we will remain friends.
All the very best for the future. You have a fantastic set up and work hard to provide a top class service - you should be very proud of yourself, your children and all your mindees.
by Parent about Hermione Read Bishop on 21/08/2012
My son G started with Hermione about 6 weeks ago. It's his first time spent away from me and he is evidently loving it. The activities Hermione puts on for her mindees are great, and I love the photos and journal that she puts together. I feel relaxed knowing that G is in Hermione's care and am very pleased that she had a space available.
by Parent about Hermione Read Bishop on 18/02/2012
Having only used a nursery for my eldest daughter I have to say I was a little unsure of what to expect from a childminder. However, Hermione is so much more than a childminder. She offered reassurance and calmed my nerves at leaving my 10 month old on her first day - I neednt have worried though no tears from T all day. She slept, ate and played and even after 2 weeks still NO TEARS when I leave her, I'm almost slightly offended (!). I have to say I am staggered at how well she has settled, long may it continue. Thank you Hermione for making my first few weeks at work so much easier. Its been a huge weight of my shoulders to know I have a happy baby being cared for safely elsewhere while I can just get on and do my job. Happy beyond words! x
by Parent about Hermione Read Bishop on 16/02/2012
Our little girl started with Hermione about 6 weeks ago. She has settled in brilliantly. Hermione has created a warm and welcoming environment for K. We are made to feel at ease leaving K in Hermione's more than capable hands. There are always fun activities and outings for K to go on and we have had some lovely handmade gifts brought home for us!
Hermione is wonderful and i would recommend her services to anybody. A massive thank you for looking after our little girl for us!!! xx
by Parent about Hermione Read Bishop on 14/02/2012
My little girl has been going to Hermione since July 2011 after being highly recommended from a family member. Since starting with Hermione O settled in straight away and that is down to the warm and loving atmosphere. O is always talking about what she has done at Hermione’s and is always asking when she will be going back. O only does 2 days a week but I think would love to be there everyday of the week, which makes me feel really good as I know O is very very happy with Hermione.
On collecting O we always have long conversations about what she has done that day and she is always excited to tell me. O loves all the activities that Hermione has planned like swimming, cooking, soft play, educational activities, crafts and much more. O come’s home with something new that she has done during the day and loves telling me all about it, whether it be a painting, cakes, bird feeder or Christmas crafts that O has been doing this month and much more.
Hermione also fills in a journal all about O's day which I love as I then have a record of what she has done each day. At the end of each month we also receive a newsletter that tells us what the children have been doing all month and what the plan is for the next, Hermione plans different activities each month depending on the month and what is being celebrated, I really love this as it is very educational and makes every month very different for O, I really look forward to receiving the newsletter.
I would highly recommend Hermione to all my friends and family and I feel very lucky that I have found her. Thank you so much for everything, me and O will be very sad to leave you.
by Parent about Hermione Read Bishop on 19/12/2011
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