Maidment Julia - Childminder - 112131

I work alone, which gives children secure, continuous care, supporting the child through all stages and working with fewer parents and children on a more personal level. I always work alongside you as parents building on their strengths and help as much as I can with any progress concerns.

All activities and experiences are ‘child led’ with regard to their interests and development needs, rather than their age. I do observations within a ‘Learning Journey’ with emphasis on Next Steps’ for learning and development. Each child is individual and special and are able to play and learn within a safe, caring environment within a family home.

In addition to the observations and experiences, I will be chatting to you, making you aware of any concerns and how we can move forward for the best interest of your child. If we all work together it is much more beneficial. I do termly reports of what your child enjoys, with space for you as parents to give me information and feedback. I do Learning journeys and forward these by email and you can see photographs of your child’s day.

I care about all the children in my care, especially for their social and emotional wellbeing. I get down on their level and sit with them, nurturing their unique personalities whilst helping them develop into sociable, independent children within a very child oriented environment. Positive behaviour policy is used and encouraged at all times with emphasis on being kind, polite and courteous .I have simple positive house rules made by myself and the children.I have a full range of policies which are reviewed annually.

have been on a Makaton beginner’s course and use this regularly within my setting, especially with babies to help with their early communication. I have been a childminder for 27years and have many years of experience with all children and families. I have been graded as Outstanding in my last 2 Ofsted inspections.

I do ongoing training with Prospect (formally PACEY) continually throughout the year to keep up with knowledge and legislation. I have an area co-ordinator who I can call on if I have any worries or concerns.

>I have an inclusive service and I work in ethos with all my families,continually working alongside them, sometimes from babies up to junior school . I seek any advice I need firstly from parents.

I have good parking access. I have no wheelchair access.

I have a good settling in process, which gradually introduces the child to my setting and other children, which gives plenty of opportunities for discussion and getting to know you and for you and your child to feel comfortable and confident in their new surroundings.

I offer government funding for 3-4year olds and some eligible 2 year olds that attend. I will work with other agencies for any specialist help of equipment if needed. I have a lot of open ended play and heuristic play.

With discussions with you as parents, involving outside agencies if they are needed. Using the 2 year check as a tool for discussion with you and your child’s health visitor

You are kept up to date with a daily chat. Joint working with you as this is always the best and most beneficial to every child. You can be as involved as much as you like..as more information I get to know, the better for everyone involved, especially your child.