Are you considering becoming a childminder but anxious about the impact it could have on your own children? Think again.
Rachael Handy from Kilcreggan has been childminding for 18 years and believes that her job has not only benefitted her, but also her two children.
鈥淚 honestly believe both my children have learned many valuable social and emotional developmental skills during my career due to the adjustments that must be made while having other children in the house,鈥 she said.
鈥淥ne of the biggest benefits in becoming a registered childcare provider is the ability to earn an income while still being able to be a full- time mum to my own children. I have been given the opportunity to train and continue my personal and professional development, ensuring I can provide a quality childcare service. I am given the option to train every year and have been extremely well supported in tailoring my learning to support the more complex needs of the children I care for.
鈥淚n all honesty, I love my job and find it extremely rewarding. I鈥檓 able to support myself and my children, along with my minded children and their families, providing support through happy and sometimes difficult situations. I have the pleasure of watching the children in my care grow and develop into happy, confident, achieving young adults and that, in my opinion, is job satisfaction.鈥
The Council鈥檚 Policy Lead for Education, Councillor Yvonne McNeilly, said: 鈥淥ur registered childminders provide an outstanding service and are an absolute integral part of our childcare strategy. 九秀直播 and Bute is a beautiful, yet very rural local authority, so it鈥檚 really important that we get as many people as possible to consider a career in childminding.
鈥淣ot only do childminders enable children and young people to thrive in a loving, homely environment, they are fully committed to providing an extremely high standard of childcare. Childminders play a vital role in the delivery of early education and development and we work closely with them to ensure they are supported in their work.
鈥淏eing a childminder is a fantastic, rewarding job and we鈥檙e here to help guide and support any potential new recruits through the process. I would urge anyone considering it to get in touch with us in the first instance to find out more.鈥
For further information about how to become a childminder and the support available, or call 01369 708 503.