Helen Archer
Childcare provider details
Registration Type
Childminder
About the childcare provider
Description
NO LONGER CHILDMINDING Before becoming a childminder, I worked as a Primary School Teacher but decided to retrain so that I could fulfil the 'teacher' part of me that wants to plan fun activities that challenge and stimulate children, whilst being able to be around a bit more for my own children while they are young - my sons are 5 and 2 years' old. I offer a range of activities through which children can explore and learn, including construction, dressing up and role-play, messy play, crafts, cooking, language and number games, and music and singing. However, the children in my care spend as much time as possible out in our enclosed garden - bug hunting, playing in the sand and water play areas, creating in the mud kitchen, role-playing in the playhouse, climbing, and playing with a range of bikes, scooters and ride-ons. We also go on regular trips out to the local area - to National Trust land, to playgroups, libraries, soft-play areas, music classes & to the local farm. I always try to work closely with parents/carers to get to know each child so that I can offer a personalised approach to enable them to settle well & to get the most from their time with me. Through focussed monitoring and targeted planning, I try to ensure that each child in my care feels safe and happy, and is able to reach their full potential.
OFSTED number
Last Ofsted inspection: 19/07/2016
Last Ofsted Inspection summary: Outstanding
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Location
Base Area
Widcombe