My name is Maria Teresa Goodridge; I am an experienced childminder situated in Dudley and have been Childminding since 1993.

I am fully registered with OFSTED and have received an Outstanding Report.

I help the children to develop their knowledge and education by visiting with the children many attractions that the borough has to offer. These attractions include Dudley Zoo, Local shops, visits to the library to borrow books, visits to the cinema to watch children’s films, visit the local museum.

I do lots of educational based activities with the children to help develop their ‘Early years learning journey’. Activities include:

• Drawing pictures
• Painting
• Playing with Play dough
• Singing
• Musical instruments
• Making models
• Acting and Role Plays
• Dancing
• Puzzles and Jigsaws
• Summer activities at local parks and Country Parks
• Education into Wildlife and Insects

I spend a lot of my time helping the children with their education. I maintain a record for each Childs learning to help maintain consistency with their education.

I have received training and hold the following qualifications:

• NCMA Quality Award
• NVQ Level 3 in Child Care
• First Aid for Infants, Children and Adults
• Food Safety in Catering
• Child Protection
• Fire Risk Assessment
• Health and Safety Risk Assessment
• Emotional Literacy
• Children’s Behaviour Management
• Children’s Music and Movement 
• Dyspraxia Training

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Contact me:-

Telephone: 01384 825567        Email: maria.goodridge@hotmail.com
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