Alison, professional childminder in Penicuik EH26

About my service

Changing the World

I am a registered childminder providing a home from home care service. I have two children of my own and have qualified as a nurse and specialised in Public Health.

I aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment and provide a wide range of activities. I utilise local parks, shops, green spaces and libraries to provide learning through everday activities and interactions.

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Aims and Objectives

To provide a stimulating, safe and caring environment for children aged 12weeks to 12 years.

Offer an inclusive service, accessible to all children in the community.

Ensure each child feels happy, safe and secure, allowing them to learn and develop freely in a play centred environment.

Encourage children to develop positive attitudes and respect for themselves and others, in an environment free from bullying and discrimination.

To form positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring together we meet the needs of the individual children.

To fully involve parents and carers in decision making, regarding the care and service provided at Extra Special Childcare.

Offer activities which meet the needs of each child, promoting their emotional, social, physical and intellectual development, enabling them to become confident, independent and co-operative individuals as they play, learn and develop.

To monitor, record and share in a child’s development and achievements.

To encourage participation in all planned learning experiences.

To maintain and enhance my knowledge and skills in relation to childcare.

To monitor and evaluate service provision to ensure high quality service is delivered.

Work in partnership with parents to provide high quality play, care and support.

Keep parents informed about any changes to my service and to listen and respond to their views and concerns to enable me to make the right changes.

Communicate effectively with parents and to discuss experiences, progress and any difficulties that may arise.

Work in partnership with local pre-school and schools.