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Christmas hours
Childminder
Derker, OL1

Contact phone

07730 878 606
Ofsted URN: 2757362

Ofsted rating

Awaiting first inspection

Age

From 2 months to 14 years old

Vacancies

1

Vacancy details

Availability Tuesday and Thursday a.m. only

Opening times

Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm

Cost details

Per hour: £5, Per session: £25, Per day: £43 Per week: £200

Free childcare possible for 2 year olds

Yes

Free childcare possible for 3/4 year olds

Yes

Takes childcare vouchers?

Yes

Drops-off/picks-up from

Mayfield CP School,

School drop-off/pick-up

Childminder willing to drop off and pick up midday

Description

Registered for 30 hours free childcare

Special diets offered

On discussion with parents

Provides for different cultural needs

Yes

How do you identify special educational needs and disabilities?

Through seeing if children are meeting their milestones and developing at the rate set my the EYFS and if not speak to the child’s health visitor/doctor about any concerns

How do you involve parents/carers?

Parents are involved with us speaking with each other and working in partnership when a child has had an assessment with HV or an appointment with a professional

How do you support a child’s learning and development?

By creating a setting that will help enrich the child’s development and keep the child engaged in play.

How do you meet a child’s educational needs?

By having meetings with the local SEND practitioner and talking about their next steps.

How do we know my child is achieving agreed outcomes?

We have meetings with the SEND practitioner each term to speak about the child meeting their milestones.

How do you adapt for a child with extra needs?

We look at what the child is interested in and tie that into activities we do in our setting.

How accessible is your service, outside and inside?

Steps up to the front door and access into the garden down 1 step

How do you involve children in outings and trips?

All children are involved in everything we do

How do you work with other organisations?

We have termly meetings for children or as and when needed

How do you support children when they start and leave?

We have all about me forms to understand the child if non-verbal, and transition forms for when they leave

How are you/staff trained in extra needs?

We have done CPD courses on areas we need to understand more

What is your policy on compliments, complaints, concerns?

Sophie Dredge who is the owner and would reply to any concern/compliment swiftly.
Updated: 06/11/2024