Kate Turner Childminding
A very warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to look at Kate Turner Childminding. I am a SCA Early Years Ofsted Agency Registered Childminder. I provide high quality childcare in Hucknall, Nottingham.
I am a qualified primary school teacher and SENCO. I taught primarily in KS1 and the Foundation Stage for over 25 years. My last teaching post was as an Early Years Leader. I am also happily married to Simon and mum to two teenagers.
I am passionate about Early Years and I believe it is a privilege to help young children at the start of their learning journey. At Kate Turner Childminding, the children learn through play, they spend lots of time outdoors, digging in mud, jumping in puddles, using their imaginations, telling stories and do all the things I passionately believe are best for very young children and have been the favourite part of my teaching career.
I only provide care for EYFS children (those children who are under 5 years old) so that we can go on lots of adventures without the constraints of school runs and I can therefore tailor the EYFS curriculum exactly to the needs of these children.
I have worked hard to create a homely child-minding setting where children can learn and have fun. Each day there is a balance between routine and spontaneity and free play and structured activities. This means the children have consistency and a reassuring pattern to their day, but they are also filled with exciting new adventures and experiences.
I hope that this information has given you more insight into Kate Turner Childminding and will help with choosing childcare for your child. Choosing the right childcare provider is such an important decision. It is only natural to feel anxious about leaving your child in the care of someone else, a person that you initially don't even know very well.
If you think that Kate Turner Childminding could be the right provider for you please feel free to contact me to arrange a visit so you can come and meet me and ask all the questions you like.
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- Kate Turner
- Contact Position
- Childminder
- Telephone
- 07305728518 07305728518
- kateturnerchildminding@virginmedia.com
- Social Media
Where to go
- Name
- Kate Turner Childminding
- Address
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Hucknall
Nottingham - Postcode
- NG15
- View on a map
Time, Costs and Availability
Opening Times
- Opening Times
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Opening Time Information Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday to Friday 7.30am 5.30pm
Funded Places
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
- Registered to provide 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
Availability
- Age Ranges
- From 6 months to 5 years
Childcare Information and Additional Needs
Settling In
- How will you help children to settle into your setting?
- I warmly welcome parents and children to visit my setting to look around and to meet me. I offer settling sessions prior to starting and I ask parents to fill in a getting to know me form prior to starting to support this process.
Progress
- How will you communicate with parents/carers about their child's progress?
- During the day I communicate with parents/carers using either a private Facebook page or WhatsApp in a private group that is just for their child. I send regular in the moment photographs' and updates about our day and the learning that is taking place.
Special Additional Needs
- Do you have experience of working with children with Special Education Needs
- Yes
- Experience:
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- Global developmental delay
- Autism
- Speech and language difficulties
- Visual impairment
- Communication and interaction needs
- Sensory impairment
- Social, emotional and mental health needs
- Learning Difficulties
- Details of SEND experience and training
- I am a qualified teacher and SENCO. I hold the National SENCO Award. I have a wealth of experience of caring for and teaching children with a wide range of SEND. I can work with other professionals to help meet children's needs.
- Is your setting accessible for children with physical disabilities?
- Yes
Dietary requirements
- How do you meet different dietary requirements?
- I cater for all special dietary and cultural requirements. I provide a healthy balanced diet for breakfast, morning snack, lunch and tea.
- Facilities
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Outdoor Play
Imaginative Play
Toys
Baking Cooking
Messy Play
Physical Play
Role Play
BooksStories
Sleeping Area
Quiet Activities
Construction Play
Visits & Outings
Creative Play
School Pickups
Does not offer school pickups
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- CA000026
- Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
Reviews
Amazing childminder
Rated 5 out of 5My son has attended Kate’s setting for the past year and she has been absolutely amazing with him. She provided exactly what he needed in terms of learning and development at each stage, encouraging him to progress and grow in the most kind and supportive environment. Not only is she a fabulous childminder, but also a positive role model to the children. Showing the children how to be kind, thoughtful and caring to others. She has been greatly involved in my son’s transition to School going above and beyond to support him, I know this has made a huge difference to how he feels about starting. My son has adored going to Kate’s and I know he will miss it very much when he goes to School.
Kate is First Class
Rated 5 out of 5My child has had a fantastic experience with Kate over the last few years and is now fully prepared for moving into Foundation class at school. Kate offers a great variety of activities and experiences for the children in her care and I have seen my child flourish in her setting. My child has always been happy and comfortable when being dropped off with Kate, it has been like a home from home.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Kate to anyone who is looking to use her setting.