I was a Primary School teacher for 17 years prior to setting up my Child Minding Business in September 2010. I have had experience with all age groups and have also had some Special Needs experience including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD and Autism.

The whole of the downstairs area is available for Childminding which includes a living room, a large open plan kitchen\dining\conservatory and a large outside area which has a playhouse and is also astro turfed. There is also a downstairs toilet and wash basin.

Activities include the following:-

We provide a safe and stimulating environment for children's learning and development. The setting implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and ensures all children have equal access and opportunity to actively learn and develop.  Outdoor access is available all year round to extend experiences. We focus on the indivdual childs strengths and support and encourage further learning opportunities building on confidence and skills.

I have been a Registered Childminder since 2014. I was graded Outstanding in 2016. I provide before and after school childcare for children who attend Cragside Primary School.

Following changes in how before and after school provisions are inspected by Ofsted I received MET when I was inspected in January 2020. The report explains what it is like for a child to attend my setting. I also have up to date feedback from previous as well as current childminding families which I can share with you.

I have over 20 years of experience working in schools, preschools, nurseries, before and after school clubs with children aged 0-11. I registered as a childminder in High Heaton in 2019 and was Ofsted rated good in November 2021.

Heaton Nursery is a private registered day nursery school, which has been established since 1970 and caters for children from birth to 11 years. The nursery is situated 10 minutes from Newcastle City Centre with easy access from all areas. The nursery is one of four privately owned provisions.

I access Sure Start Centres for a variety of activities. I take the children swimming, and visit Gosforth Park.  There is a group of childminders who get together on a regular basis with the children where they interact.



I have a large house and conservatory which the children have access too and a large enclosed back garden where the children are free to play securely.

I have been a child-minder for 35 years. I provide a home away from home environment for the children in my care. We read books, sing songs and have lots of age appropriate toys for children to choose from. We visit local soft plays and play group's.

We have lots of outings which include Beamish museum,Hancock museum,National trust properties,Sunderland winter Gardens and South Shields among many others.

I offer a warm friendly home enviroment, i have a large home with a conservatory which the children have access to, i also have a garden which is secure. I have many crafts and activities and toys for them we also go to soft play,parks.

I have over twenty years experience in childcare and i have four children myself two are at university at present.

I currently work with 3 assistants.