In order to become a childminder, and provide a high class service, I have completed the following courses and workshops:

• Paediatric First Aid (Renewable July 2009)
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Recommended Renewal July 2009)
• NSPCC Child Protection Awareness
• Understanding Children’s Behaviour
• Bringing Up Confident Children
• Sing and Sign Level One (Baby Signing)
• Sing and Sign Level Two (Baby Signing)
• Birth to Three Matters in a Home-Based Setting  
• Child Protection Morning
• Introduction to Childcare Practice (ICP)
• Sure Start Mind Your Business
• Sure Start Working with Parents
• Sure Start Managing your Childcare Business
• Sure Start Marketing your Childcare Business
• Sure Start Pricing your Childcare Service
• Sure Start Managing Finance
• Sure Start Knowing Your Business
• Sure Start Next Steps in Marketing
• An Introduction to the Birth to Three Matters Framework
• Babies Playing with Treasures

 I am currently working towards:

• Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare (DHC)  

I believe in continuous professional development and aim to attend a minimum of one course each year to enhance my knowledge further. All of the above certificates (where applicable) are available to view in my Portfolio.