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Jane Matthews

Childminder

Traditional values in a ‘home from home’ environment.
 
Accredited to provide funded Early Years Education to eligible two, three and four year olds.
 
The children I care for can sing, dance, play, explore, make things, make mess, relax and make friends in a safe, warm and caring environment.  They have fun while they grow and learn.  I love the freedom of working from home because the children and I can make each day as different as we want to – or not, as the case may be.
 
My home is mostly open plan, light and cheery with a great variety of playthings and equipment.  Doors lead out onto a covered patio area and fully enclosed nature scape style garden for children to play in and explore.  Depending on the children and the time of year, we meet other childminders, take advantage of community activities and events, visit parks, farms, the seaside, zoos, woods, fields and soft play and activity centres etc.
 
I place emphasis on the uniqueness of each child and believe that flexibility and listening are key to children and families receiving the best.
 
I have over 20 years experience working with children, including raising two successful adults of my own.
 
I fulfil all the requirements laid down by Ofsted, Suffolk and the NCMA quality assurance schemes.  I am accredited to provide government funded Early Years Education to eligible two, three and four year olds.  I hold an NVQ in Early Years Care and Education and attend frequent training to ensure continued development.

 I am educated to degree level.

3 & 4 year old funding

Who to contact

Telephone
01473 270461
447866243780
Email
janedmatthews@hotmail.co.uk

Venue Details

Parking available
Notes

I am close to bus routes 5, 11 and 66 and am within walking distance of the town centre.

 

Vacancies

Last updated
13/03/2024
Immediate vacancies
Yes
Other information
Jane currently has a space for 1 child every day for all ages.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
Further information
I am willing to be flexible with my opening hours.

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access
No
Cultural provisions
Yes - This childminder complies with all equalities legislation.
Individual dietary needs
Yes - Will liaise with families to meet individual dietary needs.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs
Yes
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Asthma
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Severe dietary needs

Other Details

Facilities
Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Healthy eating, Homework support, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Quiet area, Sleeping area, Slide, TV - DVD, Take children on outings
School pickups
Rushmere Hall Primary School (Ipswich)
Further information about pick-ups
Daisy Chain Pre-school. Others will be considered.
Cater for over 8s
Yes
Age Range
From 0 Year(s)
To 14 Year(s)
Age Groups
Pre-school, Children (5-11), Young people
Offers Tax Free Childcare
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
251141
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
Inspection DateInspection typeInspection Outcome
13/12/2007CareGood
22/12/2009Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
07/07/2015Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
12/09/2018Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

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