After School Care Halifax

| I am a kind, considerate and caring individual who has a huge passion for caring for children. I have a big heart and I have younger siblings/cousins which I have grown up looking after as I am the eldest! I would love to support and care for your little ones, before or after school, morning, noon or evening! I hope to hear from you soon! Thank you for taking the time to read my application :)

| My names sophie, I have levels 1, 2 and 3 in health and social care and have also spent 3 years working in a nursery working with children from ages 3 months - 5 years. In my time there, I prepared lunches, snacks, afternoon naps etc. Also reading, interacting with new toys, teaching them new sounds, reading also doing activities like painting, colouring, crafts, to supervising them making there own sandwiches. please feel free to ask any questions, references can be given.

| I have worked as a nanny at the start of my career, 30 years ago! I feel confident I can care for children and create a safe and loving environment. I can offer good home work support and after school care.

I have 2 children of my own, one is 22 who is serving in the army, and a 9 year old daughter so I've got lots of experience with children. I've looked after a boy now for 8 months, he loves coming every morning plus I've got a reference of a parent about my services I gave her little boy. He left due to going to a pre school. I don't charge by the hour its £35 full day, £20 half day, £10 after school club.

I currently offer a freelance childcare, training and development service through my business. I provide nannying, after school care, and supply cover for nurseries, in addition to offering training and support to those who work in the early years sector. I have experience of working with children in lots of different settings, including schools, nurseries, children’s centres and in home care. Whilst I am mainly qualified to work with children under 6, I have experience of working with children up to 15 yrs old. I am qualified to postgraduate level, and have extensive knowledge of supporting children’s learning and development needs. Outside working with children, my hobbies and interests cover a wide range of activities. I dance and perform regularly with a dance group. I enjoy arts and crafts, including watercolour painting, crochet, embroidery and baking. I have a keen interest in English history, and am an avid reader. These skills and abilities help me to provide creative and varied experiences for the children and settings I work with. I am passionate about working with children, and families, and am keen to discover new ways to do this.

| My experience of working with children spans 10 years and that is with those aged 3 right up to 18. I worked as a support assistant in a secondary school, helping students aged 11-16, who had additional needs. These needs ranged in severity. I have experience of Down Syndrome, Autism, mental health issues and many more. I worked at this school for 9 years but prior to this, I worked in Primary schools, so I have vast experience with different age groups. I have run my own lunchtime clubs and assisted in after school and holiday clubs, providing a range of fun and educational activities. I also worked as a PA for a child with Autism and Cerebral Palsy. In both these roles, I help the youngsters access clubs and leisure activities, assisted with homework and helped them socialise. I have been on many different training programmes relating to different needs and I have a full DBS check. I also have business insurance on my car. Over the years, I have helped with childcare with younger siblings and colleagues children, so I can provide a range of references.

| I have a 1st class degree in Childhood studies from the University of Leeds. I have more than ten years experience working with children in a variety of settings. I have worked in an after school club for two years before my studies at university and (several) nurseries when I was completing my degree. In the after school club I worked with children from the age of five to ten years old. In the day nurseries I worked with babies up to four years old, (the main age group I worked with was preschool). Both jobs I really enjoyed and I have loved experiencing different age groups. I also have a particular interest in sport and physical activity. I am a qualified trampolining coach and preschool gymnastics coach. I currently coach preschool gymnastics and really enjoy my job. However I am looking for more work. I believe I am kind, caring and passionate about children. I care deeply about their education, well-being and development. I have my own car, a clean licence and I am DBS checked.

My interests are cooking and baking. I also enjoy reading. My work experience with children includes: After School Club Assistant (volunteer). Salvation Army February 2013 to December 2014 Responsibilities:  I helped the children with physical and written activities.   I prepared snacks and drinks for the children.   Planned and helped with Easter/Christmas plays.     Accomplishments:  Learnt how to work with and help children of different ages.  (4- 14)   Skills Used:  Relaible   Trustworthy  Friendly   Communication   Leadership   Teamwork Customer service/childminder China February 2014 to April 2015 Assistant manager My roles are the following:  Taking calls and taking food orders.  Helping the kitchen staff.  Childminder   Cleaner     Skills Used:  Customer service   Communication  Food Hygiene   Child minding   Cash handing   Stock rotation During my time at a restaurant, I worked with a 3 year old and an 8 year old. I helped both children read and improve their English and mathematics really well. We also went to the park on warm days. I also planned activities such as painting arts and crafts. I helped at meal time with the three year old.

I am currently working as a teaching assistant from 9-12 Monday - Friday during term time. I am looking for additional work assisting with childcare to fill my afternoons and evenings. I can offer after school pick ups and care until parents and carers return from work. In the past I have worked as a nanny and an early years nursery practitioner. I will be returning to university in September to train as a qualified teacher

I have worked with children in various settings, including schools with able and disabled children, aged 9 - 12, in which I helped out with both the teachers preparation for activities and the children with their daily work, such as maths, reading and writing. I have also volunteered with younger children in an after-school club for my Duke of Edinburgh award; helping out with preparing meals, assisting children read and with their homework and getting involved in games and activities with the children. Informally, I have looked after young children, such as my cousins, for brief periods of time. I have not yet had proper babysitting experience, however I am eager to begin, learn quickly and am keen to gain as much experience as I can. I enjoy working with children as I find the work so fulfilling and enjoyable that, to me, it does not feel like work. I am also pursuing a career in child nursing, and feel that I have the right qualities to work with children, as I am trustworthy, reliable, responsible and know how to have fun with children, whilst having common sense.