Attiya Malik

I use my living room for children to relax and watch T.V. I have a big playroom for children so they can read, enjoy table activities, computer and also we do messy play routine.

I have a park located outside the front of my house we do lots of physical activities there and also have a picnic. I often take the children to the park for fresh air and to explore the natural environment surrounding them. I encourage them to move freely in a range of ways with pleasure and confidence such as rolling, crawling, walking, running, jumping, sliding and hopping as they express their feelings. I have noticed the children bond very well with each other and this improves their communication skills and develops their confidence.  

I have extensive experience with children as I have been working with them for the past fifteen years. My previous jobs included working as a crèche worker, play worker and at Saturday clubs. I have experience in caring for children with a disability and children with individual needs. 

I welcome all children from various backgrounds and have experience with diverse children in my play scheme and Saturday club which I have been running for the past 15 years during the holiday periods. My experience allows me to make decisions very quickly in which, I can tell what type of play and development a child needs such as, hand eye co-ordination, balance, understanding of simple rules and instructions, taking turns and co-operation, language, mathematical skills. 

As a professional home based child carer, I have developed my skills and extended my knowledge with special needs through reading and by attending relevant short courses.