After School Care West Calder

| Ashley’s childminding - home from home I offer a home from home setting, where children are welcomed, made to feel safe secure and able to develop and thrive at their own individual pace. If you’re looking for a friendly, reliable and flexible childcare provider then my setting is for you. I currently have availability for: FULL TIME PART TIME AFTER SCHOOL CARE

| I have worked in 4 nurseries and one after school club. Working with children is my passion. I graduated in 2020. And passed in 2019. I have my svq 3 level 7 pass. I have loads of skills on the curriculum of excellence. I have my first aid and other training etc outdoor training. I love teaching children new things outdoor and in and expanding there knowledge by messy play

| I have 9 years experience working with children from the ages of 3 months to 10 years in New Zealand where I worked in childcare centres and volunteered in after school clubs. I also have 10+ years experience working with children from the ages of 3 months to 5 years here in Scotland through babysitting for friends and family, working in a few nurseries and being a nanny for a family of 3 boys. I love to teach and learn alongside children and have done since I was 14 years old.

| I have my own personal experince of bringing up my daughter so know what care is expected and needed for your children. I have worked in Nurseries, After school clubs, Youth clubs have also worked in with children with a variety of needs. I have bern working also in the social care sector the last 10 years have had a variety of training including Epilepsy and First Aid.

| I have had an interest in childcare since my early teens. While at high school I was the oldest of 5,the street and neighbouring streets babysitter,volunteer as a Sunday school teacher,brownie leader,and a job at a primary school after school club which was paid. When I left school I became a nursery nurse at a private nursery at just 18. It was a private nursery all of this gave me experience with babies up to 13 year olds. I have 5 children of my own so very familiar with hectic busy situations and schedules,running a house,meals and bed routines. I have a childcare level 3 qualification and a childcare CACHE level 2.

| Hi, I am a 24 year old from Scotland looking to provide any nanny/ babysitter services that you may need. I have an SVQ Level 3 qualification in Social Services Children and Young People (SCQF Level 7) and I am currently working in the nursery, and sometimes will help with the after school club. I am Paediatric first aid Trained, as well as Safe Sleep trained. I have a passion for providing the best care possible and would love to be considered to help with your children. I have experience working with children from newborns to primary school aged children- 9/10 years

| I am about to start my HNC in Childhood Practice after the summer holidays and recently done my level 5 & level 6 in childhood practice. I have volunteered at an after school club for primary age children. I have volunteered at a local boys brigade, I have spend time in a primary 2 class for my college work placement. And I am an auntie and I have took a lot to do with the care of my nieces since they were born. I’m looking into part time babysitting to expand my experience and put myself out there in childcare

| I am currently volunteering in a Secondary school in Livingston, after completing my four year Bachelor with Honours degree. I am planning to study again (Post Graduate Diploma in Education) at University next year to teach. Outside of child care, my hobbies include keeping fit, reading and playing games. I also enjoy learning languages and would love to pass this knowledge on. I worked as an English teacher to students of all ages at a Spanish school in Barcelona. I had over 25 classes across all ages, from infants to mature learners. I taught all levels from infantile (1-3 year olds), primary school years 1-6, preparation for the Cambridge Certificate Exams, and many adult classes. I have taught English online to Grade 5 learners in China. I have previous experience of childminding when working with a variety of kids, I was responsible for checking schoolwork, and helping with homework assignments, responsible for feeding them and putting them to bed. I am a practitioner at an After-School Club for over 90 children who are aged from 5 - 12 years old. This includes collecting the children from their schools and bringing them to the club. We also prepare the food and clean everything after meals are done.

| I currently work in an after-school/holiday club in a prestigious private school based in Edinburgh. this opportunity has presented me with valuable experience regarding childcare. I have volunteered in my local schools primary 1 class, as well as for a charity offering services and activities for children and young adults with learning disabilities

| I have had many babysitting jobs in the past and worked in an after school club I really enjoy liking after kids. I have good energy and a caring nature. I love doing activities, I am musical and good at Art and baking. I also love animals and have had pets all my life.

| In the last 3 years I have cared for 3 families at the same time, ages ranging from 9 months to 5. I worked in an after school club before this ages 4-12 for 2 years and have cared for friends and families kids for 8 years.

| I have 12 nieces and nephews ranging from 3 months weeks to 16, so I have been involved in a lot of different stages of development. I have been a nanny since 2014 and also spent almost two years in Canada as a live in nanny before I came back home due to covid. - I also have experience with multiples (being a twin myself and nannying for twins) and additional needs children. - I have newborn training and extensive experience. - I also have potty training experience. I have experience with 0-13 age groups but most of experience are with the ages of 0-5. I have worked as a Nanny, Aupair, in an early childhood centre and after school/ before school and holiday programme jobs. I am happy to take children out on trips, walks and to local parks.

| Hi I'm Gemma, I'm 35 and live in Linlithgow Bridge. I am a very caring, friendly, hard working, trustworthy person. I have one daughter who is in her last year at Primary school. I worked in a local after school club for nearly 9 years years as a play worker and team leader, after this I covered maternity leave In a private nursery in Linlithgow before working as a part time nanny for 3 years with the same family. I’m currently working as a nursery nurse with the local council. I have also worked as a sessional project worker with children who have additional support needs. Before I had my daughter I volunteered in a small creche for 3 years. I'm happy to drive to surrounding areas. Just send a message for any queries

| I have five years experience working with children if all ages, I also have experience of working with children with additional needs. I have worked in a variety of care settings from and after school club, two nurseries and care at home.

| I can help them with their homework and put them to bed and take care of them after school

| I have various different experiences working with a wide range of children. I have experience within a school, after school clubs, within summer groups specifically catered for children on the spectrum and within children under 5. I am calm in situations and often use my initiative. I am kind and caring but can be strict and enforce rules when necessary.