LITTLE GEMS CHILDMINDING SERVICES

Hello my name is Sharon I 'am an Ofsted Registered Childminder, my business is called Little Gems Childminding Services. I live with my partner Paul and two children Abbie 15 years and Evie 9 years. I 'am a member of the NCMA (National Childminding Association)and I have Public Liability Insurance with Royal and Sun Alliance.

I provide childcare in a friendly, warm, secure environment from birth onwards.

I have 6 years experience working in a Special Needs School as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. I worked with Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.

Opening hours Monday - Friday 08.00 hrs - 18.00 hrs

I have the following qualifications:-

CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Pre-School Practice,

Level 1 British Sign Language,

BTEC Advanced Hearing Course - Awaiting results,

Courses attended - Certificates:-

Basics in safeguarding children,

Strengthening Families one day training course,

Foundation Stage Profiling,

Halliwick Foundation Course,

Special Educational Needs and the Pre-School Child,

Effective Early Years Practice - Every Child Matters Meeting the Outcomes,

Audiology Workshop,

Teaching Assistant Certificate in Audiology,

Paediatric First Aid Course,

Training Received at Special Needs School:-

Epilepsy Training,

CASPA Training,

Safeguarding Disabled Children,

Effective Early Years Practice,

PECS Training,

Face to Face Training,

Gastrostomy Training,

Handwriting and Posture Training,

Teaching Methods Training.