Gemma's Little Oakes Childminding
I offer ‘30 hours childcare for working parents’.
I am an Oftsed registered Childminder located in South Hetton. I offer a wide variety of activities for the children to access and have an enclosed garden for outdoor activities/play. I take the children to regular groups and go on regular outings to parks, farms, libraries, museums and soft plays and places of interest. We enjoy weekly visits to the allotment where the children are learning about growing their own food, we also attend a weekly Forest school session which the children really enjoy. I ensure all the children are provided with a wide range of experiences and opportunities during their time here with me.
I live with my husband and also have the experience and knowledge of bringing up my own two sons aged 16 and 13 years. I have previous experience working with children with Autism in a specialist school and have gained a degree in Early Childhood Studies.
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When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening - Session information
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Monday 7.30am - 4.45pm
Tuesday to Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Gemma Oakes
- Contact position
- Childminder
- Telephone
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07979 234 013
- gemzmick@yahoo.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
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South Hetton
Durham
County Durham - Postcode
- DH6
Other details
- Age range
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0 - 10 years
Availability
- Childcare availability
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Closed bank holidays
Before school
Term time
School holidays
After school
- Free 3/4 yr places
- Yes
- Free 2 yr places
- Yes
- Will be providing 30 hours
- Yes
Special provisions
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Special diets
- Yes - Experience catering for gluten free diets. Other dietary needs would be discussed and worked with, with parents.
- Special needs access
- Yes
- Special needs experience
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Down syndrome
Autism
Vacancy details
- Immediate vacancies?
- No
- Other information
- I currently have no Early Years availability (Updated March 16 2024)
Other details
- School drop off/collection
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South Hetton Primary School
- Last Ofsted inspection grade
- Good
- Ofsted report
- View the latest Ofsted inspection report
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
Experience with children in a specialist school for children with Autism.
How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?
- How will the curriculum be matched to meet children's developmental needs?
I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and tailor my curriculum to meet and develop the children's individual interests.
What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?
- What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the early years setting?
I work in partnership with local nurseries and have good links with other childminders.
How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)
- How accessible is the early years setting environment? (indoors/outdoors)
I provide a good balance of learning and experiences for the children both indoors and out in the local community, including spending time at the allotment.
How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?
- How will the early years provision prepare and support my child(ren's) transition to their next educational establishment?
To support children with transition to another setting, I have arranged visits with the child and their parents and also have had visits to settings myself with the child.
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