We are a husband and wife team working together in the Ecton Brook area of Northampton. Our home is in a quiet cul-de-sac over looking woods and fields where we regularly take the children on walks to explore.
We have two boys Mathew aged 24 and Thomas who is 22. We also share our house with, Rosie our dog, a cat called Maisy and Smudge the guinea pig. They are all used to young children and enjoy the fuss they get from visitors.
We like trips out and days out and we regularly visit local parks, woods and soft play areas.
We are totally committed to our roles as childminders and will do everything possible to ensure the children have a fun time in a caring, safe and friendly environment.
We have both undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks which ensures that we are suitable to work with children. Both Mathew and Thomas have also been checked. We also have up to date public liability insurance.
No one in our family smokes and we operate a no smoking policy in the house, garden and vehicles. All visitors are asked to refrain from smoking anywhere within the premises.
We have two boys Mathew aged 24 and Thomas who is 22. We also share our house with, Rosie our dog, a cat called Maisy and Smudge the guinea pig. They are all used to young children and enjoy the fuss they get from visitors.
We like trips out and days out and we regularly visit local parks, woods and soft play areas.
We are totally committed to our roles as childminders and will do everything possible to ensure the children have a fun time in a caring, safe and friendly environment.
We have both undergone Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks which ensures that we are suitable to work with children. Both Mathew and Thomas have also been checked. We also have up to date public liability insurance.
No one in our family smokes and we operate a no smoking policy in the house, garden and vehicles. All visitors are asked to refrain from smoking anywhere within the premises.
ABOUT CLAIRE
I have over 20 years experience of working with children, initially bringing up my own two boys, and then in a primary school, working with children upto 9 years old, for 4 yrs as a teaching assistant. After leaving the Primary school I then worked for 7 years for Northampton County Council as an Early Years Special Educational needs advisor. I have been Childminding for the last 4 years.
I have a foundation degree in early years and am fully trained in British sign language and Makaton. I have gained many qualifications relating to child care and SEN.
I am fully qualified in paediatric first aid. I am registered with OFSTED and was recently inspected, I was awarded an overall good grade with two outstandings.
I have the following qualifications:
• A Degree in Early Years Child Care.
• Portage worker certificate.
• British Sign Language.
• Makaton trained.
• Paediatric first aid qualified
• Plus many more that I am happy to show upon request
I have over 20 years experience of working with children, initially bringing up my own two boys, and then in a primary school, working with children upto 9 years old, for 4 yrs as a teaching assistant. After leaving the Primary school I then worked for 7 years for Northampton County Council as an Early Years Special Educational needs advisor. I have been Childminding for the last 4 years.
I have a foundation degree in early years and am fully trained in British sign language and Makaton. I have gained many qualifications relating to child care and SEN.
I am fully qualified in paediatric first aid. I am registered with OFSTED and was recently inspected, I was awarded an overall good grade with two outstandings.
I have the following qualifications:
• A Degree in Early Years Child Care.
• Portage worker certificate.
• British Sign Language.
• Makaton trained.
• Paediatric first aid qualified
• Plus many more that I am happy to show upon request
Claire is proud to be a NCA Quality Assured Childminder.
This is a rigorous process which shows that she is working over and above the legal requirements for registration and committed to ongoing professional development.
Her portfolio was assessed by a qualified NCA Childminding Consultant before she become quality assured.
This is a rigorous process which shows that she is working over and above the legal requirements for registration and committed to ongoing professional development.
Her portfolio was assessed by a qualified NCA Childminding Consultant before she become quality assured.
ABOUT DAVE
I joined Claire in 2011 and became registered as a Childminder in April 2012. Previously I spent 14 years working within the NHS, and then spent some time working for Northants Police.
I have full first aid in the work place training and Paediatric first aid, I hold a food hygiene certificate, and have completed the Foundation Degree in Early Years.
I am the designated safeguarding person for our setting and have undertaken several courses regarding safeguarding plus many other courses relating to child care.
I joined Claire in 2011 and became registered as a Childminder in April 2012. Previously I spent 14 years working within the NHS, and then spent some time working for Northants Police.
I have full first aid in the work place training and Paediatric first aid, I hold a food hygiene certificate, and have completed the Foundation Degree in Early Years.
I am the designated safeguarding person for our setting and have undertaken several courses regarding safeguarding plus many other courses relating to child care.