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Bowker, Sandra

Childminder
Chadderton, OL9

Contact phone

0161 465 8577 or 07735 501 153

Contact email

sandra.bowker1962@hotmail.co.uk
Ofsted URN: EY427094

Ofsted rating

Good

Ofsted report

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/17/EY427094

Age

From babies to 14 years old

Opening times

Tuesday to Friday 7.30am - 5pm

Cost details

All fees negotiable

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

St Matthew's CE Primary School

Description

Registered for 30 hours free childcare

Special diets offered

Yes

Provides for different cultural needs

Yes

How do you identify special educational needs and disabilities?

By making sure I keep updated with training, getting to know the child and parents using my experience of working with children

How do you involve parents/carers?

By talking to parents of any concerns, after doing regular observations and assessments

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

By forward planning , observing and assessing prime and specific areas of Early Years Foundation Stage

How do you meet a child’s educational needs?

Speaking to parents ,liasing with other professionals, healthcare workers, teachers ect, and also using my training and experience

How do we know my child is achieving agreed outcomes?

By communicating having regular discussions on development and achievements, and making sure learning journal is kept updated, any area of concern is noted and advice sought if needed

How do you adapt for a child with extra needs?

By recognising someone needs more help than others, and adapting and modifying where required

How accessible is your service, outside and inside?

I risk assess my setting and any outings to make them accessible for all abilities and give extra support if needed.

How do you involve children in outings and trips?

By risk assessments and adapting to suit all abilities

How do you work with other organisations?

Sharing information with external agencies is vital to support children with SEND.it allows the child to progress and develop to the best of their ability

How do you support children when they start and leave?

I feel its important to offer as many settling in sessions as possible,and get to know the child and parents so the child feels comfortable and confident before being left in my care. When they leave I support them to understand the transition by talking about next setting and taking them for visit where possible, I also pass on all up to date development and progress information.

How are you/staff trained in extra needs?

I don't have staff

What is your policy on compliments, complaints, concerns?

I have a written complaints policy which is shown to parents before they start at my setting, I ask parents to discuss any concerns with me and try to resolve any issues, if parents have a complaint they feel they can not discuss with me they can contact Local Authority or ofsted
Updated: 29/07/2020