A little bit about me

I have been married to my husband Darren a chemical process technician for 13 years and we have two grown up children. I worked as a chef for 13 years before starting my family. I started childminding in 2006 when my own children began full time education.

I have cared for children from 6 weeks to 11yrs and have experience caring for a child who is milk intolerant.

I am a member of the national childminders association and Hartlepool's Quest for quality scheme as a member of this scheme I will be visited regularly by Hartlepool's early year's officers to ensure I am delivering consistent quality childcare.

My professional development is important to me and I attend regular training courses keeping me up to date with current trends and legislation.

My qualifications include:

• CACHE level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare Grade A
• Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 food safety
• Level 2 Healthier foods special diets
• Safeguarding children
• Inclusive childminding
• Inspiring creativity through play
• Working in partnership with parents
• Behaviour management
• Fun with stories and rhymes

I also have a number of policies and procedures in place which are a guide to how I run my business and will be shared with all parents thes include:

• Accident and emergency
• Confidentiality
• Inclusion
• Premises
• No smoking
• Administering medicines
• Drug and alcohol
• Safeguarding children
• Transition and continuity
• Lost or missing children
• Admissions
• Working in partnership with parents
• Behaviour
• Sickness
• Complaints