Kim's
Childminding
Service

I hold a first class degree in Child Psychology and Childhood Studies.

I am an Accredited Curiosity Approach Setting, this is a child centred approach to learning which supports critical thinking, empathy and self confidence through play and exploration. 

I hold a level three SENCO qualification.

I hold a level three "Elklan " qualification in supporting speech and language development.

Myself, my husband and our daughter have been CRB/DBS checked.

I hold current paediatric first aid qualification which is renewed every three years

I have completed current  level three Safeguarding training which is renewed every two years.

I hold a level three Childcare qualification, a level four and level five Child Psychology and counselling qualification.

I am registered as a Food Handler with the FSA and an Data Controller with the ICO.

I hold several other qualifications and attend training on various subjects each year, here is just a selection:

"Process over product"

"The Pikler Approach"

"Adverse Childhood Experiences"

"Sustained Shared Thinking"

“Infection control in Early Years Settings”

"Early years mental health awareness"

"Supporting children's health: Asthma module"

“Early Language Development Program”

“Supporting Children with English as an Additional Language”

“Supporting Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder”

“Storytelling:Inspiring Imaginations”

“Food Allergy Training”

“Enabling Environments”

“Domestic Violence and Abuse”

“Early Years Fire Safety Awareness”

 

My Continuing Professional Development folder is available for parents to view.