I’m a childminder. Have been in childcare for a while as I was a nanny before childminding. I then had my second child and that's when I starting childminding. I have three children , two boys and one girl. I have two children with autism. Which helps with childminding as I know how to help children with SEN. I work part time and term time only. I enjoy childminding especially setting up fun activities, fun tuff trays and having adventures.
My setting is fun and colourful. We learn a different topic each week. We explore all different materials rice, chickpeas ,foam, sand, pasta depending on age. We learn all about the world and each celebration example Eid ,Easter etc .We go to the farm, groups , the park ,Charity shops where the children are given a pound to spend, we go to the woods and meet up with other childminders and have adventures.
I work part time Monday -Thursday 8.30-3 and I work term time only.
I accept tax free childcare and funding for all ages.
As I have two children with ASD I have a good understanding of the needs for children with SEN.
For my own child he is able to sit on his own when needed, he has a space to go when overwhelmed.
Messy play is always with a tub of warm soapy water so he can wash his hands if he cant cope with it on his hands.
Visual props are put up so he can understand thing more.
Fidgets and toys to keep him calm are always available and when out.
Bigger cutlery and special mats are used at the table to help him eat.
Every activity we do is tailored to all the needs of the children.
