Piccolos Childminding

Before my son was born in 2000, I worked as a Applications Analyst for a telecommunications company. I set up my childminding company after realising that the kind of childcare I was looking for didn't exist at that time. I'm a classically trained guitarist and recorder player and I give lessons in both to some of the older children. We use music from many cultures and styles extensively. I have achieved my Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice, and a Level 4 Open University Certificate in Early Years.

I'm working towards an Early Years BA degree. I also hold a first aid qualification. I've been married to Julie since 1995 (really!) and I joined her as a Registered Childminder in 2001. Prior to that, I was working for a Disability Insurer as an underwriter, before leaving my job to care for our son in 2000.