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Childminder
Greenfield, OL3

Contact phone

01457 874 160 or 07949 711 070
Ofsted URN: 301301

Ofsted rating

Good

Age

From babies to 5 years old

Vacancies

1

Opening times

Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm

Cost details

Per hour: £5.00

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

Greenfield C.P. School, Greenfield Pre-School,

School drop-off/pick-up

Jeanne will pick up at lunch time from local pre-schools.

Description

Registered for 30 hours free childcare or 15 hours funding.

Can be flexible and hours can be negotiated dependent on circumstances and additional siblings.

Packed lunch optional according to parents preference

Special diets offered

On discussion with parents

Provides for different cultural needs

Yes

How do you identify special educational needs and disabilities?

By observations, meetings with the family, progress measures against early learning goals.

How do you involve parents/carers?

Providing simple guidance to parents about SEND. How they can support their child, regularly reviewing and how to identify areas for improvement.

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

Support them to improve communications and language, taking turns in conversations, reading to them often and introducing them to new words everyday

How do you meet a child’s educational needs?

Observation, assessment and planning. Making sure that we are inclusive, working together to really understand and meet the childs’ individual needs. Involves sharing information and skills and building relationships based on mutual respect,

How do we know my child is achieving agreed outcomes?

By observation, assessment and planning by using trackers to mark when a child has met certain stages and where they may need further support.

How do you adapt for a child with extra needs?

Make sure that i plan for the range of developmental needed in each activity, Enhance the verbal cues used to explain to the children where to go next. Gestures, pictures and objects for the children who need more than speech.Arrange tables and chairs to suit.

How accessible is your service, outside and inside?

My early years learning environment can be adapted to suit individual needs.

How do you involve children in outings and trips?

I will ensure that your child gets the support they need, and engage in all activities alongside other children, and i will work closely with parents. Activities will be adapted to suit their needs.

How do you work with other organisations?

By sharing information and knowledge and meetings, to support your child.

How do you support children when they start and leave?

I offer staggered admissions invite parents to stay with the child as they adjust to their new environment. They can bring a familiar object from home ie teddy/blanket. When the child moves on from my setting, we will visit their new setting and meet their teachers.

How are you/staff trained in extra needs?

We go on regular training sessions, and keep up to date with special educational needs, online and in house training.

What is your policy on compliments, complaints, concerns?

If you are unhappy after you have spoken to your provider, contact your SENCO officer special educational needs coordinator SENCO.
Updated 05/11/2024