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Ann Sheppard

I have been married to Dave for 36 years (August 2011). We have three grown up children (we married very young!)  a son & two daughters. Both daughters have four children each, blessing us with eight wonderful grandchildren and are independently registered childminders.

I have been childminding since 1979 and have had the pleasure of working with hundreds of children and parents during that time.

At my previous two Ofsted inspections I have achieved the highest possible grading of Outstanding in all categories.

I am currently studying for my Early Years Foundation Degree via Chichester University through Fareham College.

I am an NCMA Member and Accredited Network Childminder delivering Early Years Education (EYE).

Experience

• December 2008 - Accredited Network Childminder
• 1979 – 2008 Over 29 years of continuous home-based registered childcare.
• 1993 – 1996 Chair of Hampshire National Childminders  Group
• 1991 – 1994 Vice Chair of South Region National Childminders Association
• 1985 – 1990 Chair of Fareham National Childminders Group.
• 1984 – 1985 Founder of the National Childminders Association Branch Gosport and Fareham Childminder’s group.

Childcare & Education Qualifications

• September 2009 - Enrolled on Foundation Degree Course at Fareham College
• February 2001 - Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education (ADCE)
• August 1997 - NVQ Level 3 Child Care and Education (15 Units)
• August 1997 - NVQ Level 3 Child Care and Education (Family Day Care)

Professional Development

• 13 Mar 12 - 18:30-20:30 Planning for Challenge (Margaret Edgington - Early Years Consultant)
• 06 Mar 12 - 09:30-11:30 Birth to Three Network Meeting (Penny Tassoni)
• 25 Feb 12 - Conference Supporting Children With Change - Keynote speaker Veronica Read - Attachment Theory
• 07 Feb 12 - 18:30-20:30 Provider Information Briefing
• 10 Jan 12 - Inspected by Fareham Borough Council Environmental Health - Highest Food Hygiene Rating 5 Awarded - Nil improvements required.
• 08 Nov 11 - EYE Placement Supervisors' Coaching Session - Fareham College.
• 11 Jun 11 - Early Years Foundation Stage Conference - The Hampshire Court Basingstoke on Observation, Assessment and Planning keynote speaker Margaret Edgington 'Tuning in to a unique child'
• 13 Nov 10 - Early Years Foundation Stage Conference - The Hampshire Court Basingstoke
• 12 Jul 10 - Completed first year of Foundation Degree
• 26 Jun 10 - Fareham Childminders Group Grand Event 2010 - Lysses House Hotel Fareham
• 26 Apr 10 - Continuous Provision - Merryfields
• 27 Mar 10 - Pen Green National Conference "The rhetoric and reality of being an Early Years Professional "
• 20 Feb 10 - NEG Funding (Single Funding Formula)
• 25 Jan 10 - Observation, Assessment and Planning Training @ Merryfields
• 23 Jan 10 - Creating a Quality Environment for Learning and Teaching @ The Haven
• 20 Jan 10 - Environmental Health Food Hygiene Inspection
• 21 Nov 09 - NCMA Non-network childminders conference in Fareham
• 07 Nov 09 - NCMA National Conference in Leeds
• 02 Nov 09 - Cluster Training (Play)
• 13,15,20,22 Jul 09 - Early Years First Aid
• 18 Jul 09 - NCMA South East Region Committee Meeting (Basingstoke)
• 09 Jul 09 - Mentor Training (University of Portsmouth - Sure Start Centre Rowner 18:30 - 20:00)
• 19 Jun 09 - National Childminding Week celebration at Southsea Castle
• 13 Jun 09 - Support Childminding Standardisation Day
• 09 Jun 09 - Community Childminding Training
• 28 Mar 09 - Lecture by Richard Bowlby (Attachment Theory)
• 21 Mar 09 - Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London – Ofsted Outstanding Provider Event 2007|2008
• 14 Mar 09 - Including All Children Training Day (SEN)
• 7 Feb 09 - Play Festival Conference
• 31 Jan 09 - NCMA SE Regional Committee Regional Policy Forum
• 12 Jan 09 - Ofsted Inspection - Outstanding in all categories
• November 2008 - Quality Conference in the Early Years - Relationships and Experiences
• November 2008 - Developing Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
• October 2008 - Advanced Child Protection
• October 2008 - Developing Enabling Environments
• September 2008 - Understanding Schemas in Promoting Children's Learning
• September 2008 - Enhanced CRB approval
• June 2008 - Introduction to Self-Evaluation Toolkit
• June 2008 - Communication, Language and Literacy Development
• May 2008 - Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage
• March 2008 - Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace
• March 2008 - Nutrition for Nursery Cooks
• March 2008 - 'Put your whole self in' Workshop (Foundation Stage Conference)
• March 2008 - 'TOPPS play' Workshop (Foundation Stage Conference)
• March 2008 - Mark Making (Professional Development)
• February 2008 - Manual Handling Course
• November 2007 - Birth to Three - Guide to Good Practice
• November 2007 - Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• November 2007 - OFSTED Inspection (Outstanding in all Categories)
• September 2007 - Early Years Foundation Stage Training
• July 2007 - Food Hygiene Inspection
• July 2007 - Registered with Fareham Borough Council Environmental Health
• June 2007 - Common Assessment Framework (CAF) Completers Course
• October 2006 - Fire Safety Check by Fareham Fire Service
• July 2006 - NCMA Paediatric First Aid
• June 2005 - Business and Financial Planning
• June 2005 - Employing People – What are your Responsibilities
• May 2005 - Heuristic Play and Treasure Baskets
• May 2005 - Managing People for the First Time
• March 2005 - Working with Parents
• June 2002 - Manual Handling of Loads for Childcare Providers Course
• May 2002 - First Certificate in Food Safety (Basic Level)
• May 2002 - The Health and Safety for Childcare Providers Course
• February 2000 - Information and Communications Technology (Basic Skills)