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Hello! Welcome to the online home of Childminding@allys.I am a Childminder based in Boldon Colliery. My name is Alison Fawkes; I live with my husband David my son Nathan who is 13 and my daughter Lilymae who is 10.I am an OFSTED GOOD Registered Childminder who is fully insured through Childcare.co.uk. I am qualified to level 3 in Early Years & level 3 qualified SENCO.I have had medical checks and the whole family has been cleared by the Data barring service.I have been a Registered Childminder since July 2005,
Why Choose a Childminder?· Registered Childminders offer flexible home-based childcare in a family environment rather than the more institutional environment of a nursery.· They are inspected regularly to ensure they meet or exceed National Standards and are fully insured.· Childminders and family members aged 16+ are checked by the Data barring service.· Small numbers of children with a childminder means each child can receive the individual care and attention that they need and children can thrive in a small group usually of two or three children - a ratio that nurseries cannot hope to achieve.· Parents have the satisfaction of knowing that both they and their child will be forming a relationship with just one carer. Recent research has shown that children benefit from care in a family-style environment, where they can bond with a regular caregiver.· Brothers and Sisters of all ages can be looked after together. Childminders can look after children from babies to teenagers offering a continuity of care.· More flexibility around meal times, sleep times, and planned activities. Hours can also be far more flexible than those of a nursery, especially valuable when parents work part-time or unusual hours.· All childminders are different, and parents can choose the one they find most suitable for themselves and their child. Many parents prefer their children to be in the less institutionalised setting of a childminder's home, rather than a nursery.· Childminders offer greater flexibility because they work at home. If you have unusual hours, special needs, or irregular work patterns, childminders are often the best option. Some childminders are registered to provide overnight care, although this is not a service that I offer at this moment.· The Families, Children, and Child Care study (FCCC) says that Childminders are the next best thing to being at home with Mothers. A Registered Childminder has the advantage of being able to offer good quality care for children in a secure, loving, home environment. Dr Penelope Leach, the NCMA president says: "I believe that for babies and toddlers, childminding alone is probably the best kind of daycare we've yet dreamed up. It does potentially better for children, families, and for society." I hope you enjoy my website, why not look at the services I offer or get in touch.
My normal opening hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (unless other arrangements have been made).I currently offer 15 & 30 hour funding for 2-4 year olds (Depending on eligibility)Weekend care is not normally available, but I may accommodate in special cases. I offer both full and part time care, before and after school care, term time only or holidays only and can also cater for shift workers.