ABOUT ME
I am an Ofsted registered Outstanding childminder in Bure Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire and I cater for school runs to Bure Park Primary School and Bubbles Pre-school on the nearby Southwold estate. I have been childminding since 2001. Before becoming a childminder I was a SNCO Statistical Analyst in the Royal Air Force for 17 years.
On my last 4 Ofsted inspections, the quality and standards of care that I provide merited an award of Outstanding.
It is the role of the childminder to help children experience the awe of the world in which they live, through the seven areas of learning.
I am insured with Morton Michel with whom I have my Public Liability and Legal Expenses Insurances. I regularly complete Paediatric First Aid and Specialist Safeguarding Children courses and am CRB checked as required by Ofsted. In July 2004 I completed a 2-year college course to achieve my CACHE level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice (CCP).
In July 2007 I completed my evaluation training to become an Accredited Childminder, able to offer Early Years Entitlement (EYE) and receive government nursery vouchers for the 15 hours free early education for all 3 year olds and if you are entitled, I offer the 30 hours which began in September 2017. In April 2013 I completed my evaluation training to also offer funded Two Year Old Entitlement (TYE) which is available to children meeting certain criteria from September 2013. I also attend a wide variety of courses, seminars and workshops.
Please explore my website to see the service I offer.
TESTIMONIALS
The following extracts have been taken from references, cards etc from parents and children I have cared for. They can be viewed in full in my portfolio on request:
``We would have never got through the last 18 months or so without you. E***** has been happy and secure in your care and this has meant more to us than words can express.``
``Thank you for all your support, love & care with E*****. Thank you doesn’t begin to express how we feel``
“Her care of M****** at all times was excellent and I am only sorry that as a result of moving our arrangement has had to terminate.”
“Ali is an outstanding childminder and has always shown the highest standards of care, love and attention to my children.”
“she has always been sensitive to D****** individual needs, discussing in confidence with us anything that may be of concern to our son that we may not be aware of.”
“Just a little note to thank you for everything. You’ve been fabulous with K*****, & a brill second mum to him. He’ll miss you loads, but don’t worry we’ll be visiting Bicester to see you.”
“Ali has encouraged, educated and engaged H***** in limitless activities such as reading, writing, colouring, painting, cooking, etc, all of which have been adapted to suit H***** age and capabilities.”
“You really made going back to work after my maternity leave a whole lot easier, knowing how happy she was. My biggest fear now is how much she is going to miss you!!.”