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My name is Karen and I have worked in childcare for the past 5 years. I became a childminder at the beginning of
March 2008.
I have four children of my own aged 27, 24, 21 and 15 years. I also have two grand-daughters aged
almost 3 years and the baby aged 4 months. My two youngest children still live with me whilst the eldest two have flown
the nest but still live in Lincoln.
I am an OfSTED registered childminder living and working in Lincoln, a member
of the National Childminding Association (NCMA) and I have extensive qualifications and training in childcare.
My
ethos is to provide a safe and happy place for children, where they can learn, grow and have fun! A place where parents know
they can safely leave their children and know that their child's well being is paramount. I provide a small-scale family childcare
setting. I am not like a large setting or nursery as I am limited in the amount of children I care for. By staying small I
am able to provide the quality care and nurturing your child deserves, with the added benefit of a homelike environment.
Children
will participate in a range of activities and experiences such as, free play, cooking, outdoor play, messy/sensory play, arts
& crafts, role play, music and much more. Your child will receive individual attention along with social interaction with
other children. I provide a warm, safe and friendly atmosphere in which children feel valued.
Qualifications & Experience
Main Qualifications
Certificate in Early Years (Level 4)
Certificate in Introduction to Childcare Practice (Home-Based) (Lincoln College)
Also, presently working towards The Foundation Degree in Early Years with The Open
University.
Short Courses
High/Scope in the Family Day Care Setting Childminders Course. (High/Scope UK)
Healthier Options (Critical Training)
Fun with Food (EYSS)
Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (NCMA)
Celebrating twos & threes (Early Explorers)
Special Needs - A Briefing for Everyone (Pre-School Learning Alliance)
Using Pictures and Symbols to Support Children's Learning in Early Years (EYSS)
Developing Communication and Interaction through Play (EYSS)
Effective Planning, Observation and Assessment of the Foundation Stage (EYSS)
Health & Safety Qualifications
Safeguarding Children in Lincolnshire (Stage 1)
First Aid Training (St. John Ambulance)
Food Hygiene - Principles and Practices
Experience
I have worked for three years at a nursery, in which time I took on the following
responsibilities;
Key Worker: Responsible for a group of up to 16 children, supported by my assistant.
Acting
Deputy Manager: Responsible for the nursery whilst the manager was unavailable.
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator):
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