Childminding News
We try to be outside as much as possible – a case study by Kirstie
Kirstie has built up a wealth of experience in early years practice since embarking on her childminding career back in 2013. Kirstie has been providing care for children from private families and those who are part of the Enhanced Provision scheme. She is committed...
Ofsted used one of my Bristol Standard targets – a case study by Allison Coombes
Allison has dedicated most of her career to working as a registered childminder. Her commitment to providing quality childcare has spanned the past twenty-six years and Allison shows no sign of stopping any time soon ‘I love it! I get so much enjoyment out of...
Benefits for Children are deeply embedded in all we do – a case study by Rosemary Radcliffe
Rosie began childminding eleven years ago when her own children were young. Rosie has worked really hard in this time to develop her skills and experience, achieving Early Years Professional Status a few years ago, along with qualifying as a Forest School Leader. ...
Having a belief in what you do – a case study by Dionne Dickens
Dionne works as a registered childminder in a Bristol suburb. When Dionne’s son was younger, she attended and volunteered at her local children’s centre, being heavily involved, attending groups and being on the Parent Representative Board. Once her son started...
Discussing with others brings ideas – a case study by Laura Chamberlain
Laura began childminding six years ago after the threat of redundancy from her previous career made her review her career choices. Having a young family, Laura wanted a career which would provide greater autonomy than her previous job. She was hoping to have control...
My Journey of Deep Reflection – a case study by Serena Pagliaro
Serena began childminding in the summer of 2015, having spent the previous 6 years working in nurseries. During that six years Serena started a family and having two young children she found the cost of childcare prohibitive, so felt a change in career was needed,...
Bristol Standard Case Study – Paula Goldswain
Prior to becoming a childminder Paula had a variety of mainly office based jobs, however once she had her baby she realised that she wanted a career where she could combine work and family commitments, enabling her to spend time with her daughter. Paula explains that...
Making the indoors outdoors – a case study by Lindsay Kelly-Otieno
Ten years ago Lindsay began childminding, wanting a career which would she could combine with caring for her young family. Lindsay loves her job, ‘I just love having children in the house’ and has developed a passion for childminding, having cared for ‘wonderful...
Kayley Richards
Kayley was already an experienced and well qualified early years practitioner prior to becoming a childminder. After leaving school, Kayley did a degree in Early Childhood Studies at the University of the West of England and subsequently achieved Early Years...
A Bristol Childminder – Joy Bramwell-Feddis
Bristol childminders are very enthusiastic about the Bristol Standard and take part in monthly dimension sessions. This gives them the opportunity to take part in reflective discussions with other childminders. We would like to share some of their stories with you...