I have been an Ofsted registered Childminder for just over 17 years and I have 3 children of my own (27, 24 and 20). I provide a home from home loving environment for children to develop and thrive. At the moment I''''m working with an assistant who is my eldest daughter. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in the setting and it enables the children to learn through play. We offer a variety of outdoor toys, games, water/sand play and we regularly go on outings such as the zoo, tots groups, the park, indoor play areas etc. My Qualifications - Level 3 Diploma in home based childcare, Paediatric first aid, Child protection-safeguarding children, DBS check. My daughter''''s qualifications - Level 3 National diploma in children''''s care, learning and development. National level 2 health and social care HABC level 3 in Paediatric first aid. DBS check. Has been passed by Ofsted to be suitable to work with children.