All adults over 16 have been cleared through OFSTED via a CRB check to be with children.  My premises have been inspected by OFSTED to ensure they are safe and secure and that I meet all legal requirements.

I have attended various courses through the Cambridgeshire Early year’s service and National Childminding Association to meet the childminding requirements. I am active in my professional devlopment

• ICP – Introduction to Childcare Practice (cache)
• Paediatric First Aid – Huntingdon Regional College
• Food Hygiene – NCMA
• Child Protection level 1 – Early years service
• BSL (British Sign Language) - Level 1
• Foundation Cert in Sports & Nutrition
  
• Top Start Programme for children (keeping children active)
  
• City & Guilds 706 1&2 - Wesminster Catering College
  
• E123 - Working with children in the early years (The Open Univeristy)
  
• E124 - Supporting childrens learning in the early years (The Open University)
  
• U212 - Childhood (The Open University)
• L192 - Bon Depart (The Open University)
  

I am currently studying an Open BA, specialising in Early years and Childcare with the Open University. I am studying French this year to enable me to enrich my setting and give the children in my care language and cultural experiences.

I take an active role in the community especially with the children and youth of the community. I have been active within the local Preschool Committee & the School PTA and Parish Council.