Qualifications

Over the course of my career I have achieved the following qualifications to support my role as a childminder:

• Certificate in Early Years Practice
• NVQ3 Early Years and Education
• Accredited Childminder Status
• First Aid for Child Carers
• Fire Extinguisher Certified
• Foundation Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene

I am continually undertaking further training to ensure that I can provide the best possible learning experiences for the children in my care.

• Curriculum Planning
• Mathematical Development
• Emergent Writing
• IT For Playworkers
• Signs Supporting Speech
• Building on Children's Learning
• Gender Differences in Learning, Behaviour and Emotional Awareness

I also regularly attend courses to ensure that I can fully support children's emotional and behavioural needs.

• Special Needs
• Understanding Challenging Behaviour
• Child Protection
• Domestic Abuse and Children
• Confident Children
• Relieving Emotions
• Grief and Bereavement Support
• Working with Parents