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Jacqui Wenban
Home: (01249) 822856
Mobile: 07736 040686
Email: jacqui.wenban@littleacornscalne.co.uk

 

Personal Details

Hello, I’m Jacqui Wenban. I live near John Bentley with my husband and our children aged 18 and 13. We have pet fish and our cat Tammy who is 17 years old and sleeps most of the day, even with the little ones around.

I previously worked for Thomas Cook as an evening shift Manager, so I understand only to well the pressures finding a balance between your office and home life. I was also involved with and worked at our local play school after my own children started school. I have been an Ofsted-registered childminder since 2002 after relocating to Calne and have all the checks required. I am a NCMA member and have been a Network childminder for the last six months. This means I am working at a higher level than required by OFSTED and have regular visits and checks to ensure I am working to this high standard.

I am also now an Accredited Childminder which means that I can accept Government Nursery Vouchers as payment for the childcare of 3-5 year olds.

 

Typical Activities

During the child’s day I endeavour to make each child’s day as similar to their routine at home. This helps with the continuity of care and enables the child and parents to feel more at ease and settled. I complete a daily diary for all preschool children. Each child also has their own learning journey folder which has their paintings, drawings, observations and photos of activities and trips out. This is a good way for parents to see how their children are developing and what activities we do.

As well as attending Little Acorns on Fridays and Derry Hill under fives on Wednesdays, we visit other childminders which helps develop each child's social, personal skills and friendship circles. We enjoy many varied outings, in the last year we have visited Savernake Forest, Longleat, Bristol Zoo, Noah’s Ark, Soft play Centres, Roves Farm to name but a few.

We learn and share together and ensure that most of all our day is fun, taking part in any of the following activities, arts and crafts, cookery, play acting, free play, singing and dancing. We have a large decked area which means we can enjoy outside play all year round.

I always make sure every child has a chance to develop in a safe, home based environment, whilst meeting their individual needs and their parent’s wishes.

 

Training and Experience

● ICP training (CACHE Level 3 certificate in Childminding Practices)
● First Aid in Early Years
● Network childminder
● Health and Safety
● Fire safety
● Healthy Eating
● Child Protection Level 1 & 2
● Food Hygiene
● Full Clean Driving Licence
● NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Learning and Development.

 

Contractual Details

I am open all year from 7:30am to 6pm and normally only have two weeks holiday a year. I always try to give at least two months notice of any leave and will endeavour to find cover from my childminding friends if required.

Due to child allergies, parents must provide all meals and nappies etc.

I charge £3.20 an hour and provide snacks which are all e-number free and also milk, water or pure fruit juice.

Full payment is required for holidays, TD days and sickness of parent or child.

As an accredited childminder, I can accept Government Nursery Vouchers as payment, or part payment, for childcare.

 

Vacancies

I have the following vacancies:
        Before/after school care for children at Holy Trinity School;
        One space for an under 5 child Monday to Friday.

I can also offer school holiday cover only as most of my before and after school children are term time only.

I am also to pick up from any local nursery including Buttercups as well as Holy Trinity School.

 

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