• Diploma in Psychotherapy
• Diploma in Meditation Teaching
• Mindfulness Teacher Development Course
• Teaching Qualification in Further Education (Stirling University/UHI)
• Mindful Educators Course
• Anxiety Course
• Reiki Master
• Reiki Master Teaching Qualification
• Froebel Trust Short Course (1 yr)

I am also a member of the Institute of Meditation and Psychotherapy.

In addition to my formal qualifications, I maintain a regular daily mindfulness practice and have participated in numerous retreats over the years to deepen my mindfulness skills.

I have a regular Mindful daily practice and have undertaken retreats over a number of years of practising Mindfulness.

The Open University/Scottish Government
Identifying and Responding to Additional Support Needs in ELC (2022)

Royal Life Saving Society UK
Emergency Paediatric First Aid Course

Minding Kids
Realising the Ambition
Building the Ambition

Highland Council
Child Protection Training (updated 2023)

Food Standards Agency
Food Allergy Training

Care and Learning Alliance (CALA)
SMART Training

Childcare.co.uk/Training – approx 10-12 Courses per year
Supporting Children with SEND
Leadership & Management
Childminder Organisation
Risk Assessment in the Early Years
Risky Play in the Early Years
Health & Safety in the Early Years

Scottish Child Minding Association (SCMA)
Autism Awareness
Zero Tolerance – Challenging Gender Stereotypes

1. Highland Council
   Words Up Training

I am committed to continuously enhancing my knowledge and skills in child care and intend to pursue further training to ensure I provide the best possible care for your child.