Julie Guy

• 0-5 years
• School age
• Primary
• Secondary 
• Special

I have experience of looking after various age children, some with additional needs, e.g. autism and cerebral palsy.  Previously, before becoming an ofsted registered childminder, graded GOOD in all areas, I was a foster carer for several years so also gained alot of experience and qualifications.

Term time only. No charge for school holidays. OFSTED GOOD in all area's, inspected January 2017. I am trained in British Sign Language, studied up to level 3. I have passed my advanced driving, after attending intensive, but excellent training with the Institute of Advanced Motorists.  I have extensive childcare experience, as before becoming an Ofsted Childminder in August 2012, I was a foster carer for 7 years and, because of this, have gained a wealth of childcare experience and qualifications, NVQ 3 etc.  I have 4 children age from 24 down to 10 years.  I love all aspects of family life and I dread the time when my children will fly the nest.  We enjoy normal, busy family life, i.e., picnics, football, rugby, days out etc.  I feel my personal qualities are I am a caring, punctual, flexible, approachable person with a good sense of humour.  I feel I maintain a calm, methodical manner no matter what the situation is and have always found my children, my foster children and their friends have no difficulty in approaching me for help, support and guidance.  I have also developed positive and professional relationships with parents, Social Workers, the foster children’s family members, health professionals, schools and other agencies whilst in my roles as Mum and Childminder and previously Foster Carer.   With my minded children we thoroughly enjoy having fun and learning, going out daily to farms, parks, playgroups, national trust parks, ie. Speke Hall, picnics etc and eat healthy home cooked food.

Speaking and working alongside the parents, accessing as much help and support via Surestart, other childminders, on-line support groups and the internet.  Encouraging the parents to obtain extra support and doing activities with the child to help the child reach their milestones and ensuring all the children have fun learning and keeping safe in my care.