I adore working with children of all ages. I love cooking for them, playing with them and teaching them. I believe that family values are very important. We eat our meals together at the table and everyone helps with cooking and preparing our food as well as tidying up afterwards. I firmly believe that children learn so much through play and family time and I am keen to increase their confidence and independence with the same love and care that I afford to my own children. Anti discrimination. Confidentiality. Rights of the individual. Choice. Dignity. Culture and personal beliefs. Protecting from abuse. Effective communication I have experience in dealing with children with special needs, having spent 5 years as a foster carer. One of our grandchildren is on the autistic spectrum so I completely understand how difficult it is for parents to find suitable care for atypical children and would do my best to help with any child no matter what their needs. My goal is to make my home an extension of your home so that your children feel comfortable and relaxed here. Ultimately, by taking care of business whilst they are with me, you get to enjoy quality time once you are all back home together.
We live in a quiet cul de sac off Roman Way, 1 mile from town centre. We have a large secure rear garden with lots of child based activities. Next to the play garden is our leisure area which we like to call 'Wye Bother' - here we have a summer house with more games and activities, a barbecue area and a hot tub. We use this space only when fully supervised and it is locked for safety at all other times. At the front of the house, again locked unless fully supervised, is our fish and nature pond. Indoors we have a large kitchen diner where we prepare and eat our meals and snacks together at the table. We like to have a chat about our day and get to know each other better. I have good supply of arts and crafts, construction toys, board games to keep us entertained after tea. The living room provides a quiet space where we can watch TV, do some offline computer things, homework or just relax and rest. We might go for a walk or visit the park after school depending on the weather and number of children at Hometime.
OUTDOORS Trampoline, basketball, football, swing, sand pit, play house, mud kitchen, water play, bikes and scooters Hot tub and barbecues in summer Walks or trips to the park Trips out during holidays to parks, forests, events INDOORS Board games TV, music, offline computer games Cooking Arts & Crafts Reading Homework