I am a fun, friendly childminder, who loves to be out and about as well as in my setting in Bitterne Park. I provide stimulating activities to help develop the individual child's learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage both indoors and out, learning through play. I am extremely fortunate as I work from my own home, where I have transformed the whole of my downstairs to provide childcare for all ages ranging from birth-16 years. Offering contracted and ADHOC sessions also providing; babysitting, nannying and night nannying aimed to suit each parent/carers requirements. Previously I was a pre school manager at a local nursery which I loved, I decided to leave the nursery and begin childminding as I wanted a bit more freedom with regards to being able to provide activities both in the setting and out. One of the perks of having a childminder/nanny is having the opportunity to attend groups and classes as well as visiting parks, library's, farms and zoos amongst many more. Having a nursery practitioners knowledge and background plus gaining as a childminder more freedom and flexibility works in tandem, which I believe has given me individuality within the childcare field.