Jacqui Wenban
Email: jacqui.wenban@littleacornscalne.co.uk
First Contact No: 07736 040686
Personal Details: Hello, We are Jacqui and Mark Wenban. We live near Kingsbury Green in Calne. Our two boys are Karl and Marc have flown the nest. I previously worked for Thomas Cook as an evening shift Manager and Mark for Bath Rubgy, so we understand only too well the pressures of finding a balance between your work and home life. I was involved with and worked at our local play school after our own children started school. I have been an Ofsted-registered childminder since 2002 and Mark since 2019. On our last inspection I achieved the grading of Outstanding again and Mark Good for his first inspection from Ofsted. We are able to offer all funded placements, so that you have a choice of your child staying in their already established environment instead of your child attending nursery. We are also registered with the government tax free childcare option.
Activities: During the child's day we endeavour to make each child's day as similar to their routine at home, with most children having a nap on the morning school walk and a bigger sleep in the afternoon. This helps with the continuity of care and enables the child and parents to feel more at ease and settled, obviously age dependent. Each child will have their own WhatsApp group set up between ourselves and you their parents. This group is a secure and encrypted and is the way that we share daily photos of activities and trips out, all in line with the updated Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) . This is a good way for parents to see how their children are developing and what activities we do. I run a local childminding support group called Little Acorns, which the children enjoy as they are able to mix with other children and childminders building their social skills. We also visit other childminders which helps develop each child's social, personal skills and friendship circles, as well as enjoying soft play trips. We enjoy many varied outings, including Savernake Forest, local soft play Centres and local parks. 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, role play, free play, singing and dancing. We have a large covered decked area which means we can enjoy outside play all year round. Our aim for you and your child is to always make sure every child has a chance to develop in a safe, home based and fun environment, whilst meeting their individual needs and their parent's wishes. We endeavour to make the transition into our care as smooth as possible for everyone concerned, so that you can go to work with one less worry.
My Experience: ICP training (CACHE Level 3 certificate in Childminding Practices) , First Aid in Early Years , Wiltshire Network and Accredited Childminder , Health and Safety , Fire safety , Behaviour Management , Healthy Eating , Child Protection Level 1 & 2 , Food Hygiene , Full Clean Driving Licence , NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, Foundation Degree in Early Years and many more.
Contractual Details: We are open 48 weeks of the year Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 5:30 pm. We always try to give at least two months notice of any leave. Parents are required to provide a healthy packed lunch. Our rates start from £5 an hour (depending on requirements) for under five year olds and provide healthy snacks with water or milk readily available. Payment is required for all contracted days. Your bill is worked out on a yearly basis and divided into twelve equal payments allowing you to budget your childcare without the costs altering each month. We can accept Government Nursery Vouchers as payment for childcare. We accept childcare vouchers and are registered for the government tax free childcare system.
Vancancies Details: Please contact me for my current vacancies
Other Details: We pick up from Holy Trinity Academy. Please contact us for a chat on the above number, thank you.