Address:Failsworth,
Manchester
Age Groups:Up to 11 years
Costs:Contact provider for details
Schools Visited:- Woodhouses Voluntary Primary School: AM + PM
Provider Availability Dates:Available from 27/04/2004
Daily Session Times:- Monday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 17:00
Provider Additional Information:Donna's aim is to provide a safe, loving and homely environment to enable all children to thrive and develop through play. Donna is a level 3 qualified registered childminder with over 20years experience of caring for children with different needs and abilities. She is upto date with the latest training requirements, including paediatric first aid,safeguarding children, positive behaviour and inclusive practice. On her last 2 inspections she achieved outstanding, the latest one in March 2016. Donna sometimes works with her husband as her assistant as and when needed.
Registered for 3/4yr Old Funding:Yes
Answered Questions:- Are there any reductions: No
- Do you accept childcare vouchers: Yes
- Packed Lunch Required: Yes
- How Do You Involve Parents/carers In Identifying SEND: Yes
- I work in partnership with parents, discussing child's progress and any concerns we may both have at regular meetings, using the learning journeys , observations and assessments to explain my concerns and work with parents to involve other agencies, health visitor, doctor etc.
- How Do You Identify Special Educational Needs And Disabilities (SEND): Yes
- By keeping upto date with any current training offered, through assessments and observations,knowing the children , talking to the parents and other professionals to identify individual needs.
- How Will You Help Me To Support My Child's Learning And Development: Yes
- We would work together with any other professionals involved, using the Eyfs framework and any other requirements the child may need.
- How Will You Ensure My Child's Educational Needs And Well-Being Are Met: Yes
- By getting to know the child well, planning for their individual needs and interests and by providing a stimulating and nurturing environment.
- How Will Both You And I Know That My Child Is Achieving The Agreed Outcomes: Yes
- Regular discussions with parents, using information from home to help me plan and work with child, sharing learning journeys and photos and keeping track of child's learning through the Eyfs.
- How Do You Adapt Activities And Resources And The Learning Environment For Children With SEND: Yes
- All activities and resources would be adapted to ensure that all children have age appropriate and developmentally stage appropriate learning and be involved in all we do.
- How Accessible Is The Early Years Setting Environment, Both Indoors And Outdoors: Yes
- Children can move freely between rooms and have access to toys and resources, we have a downstairs toilet, however we do have a step leading to the outdoor play area, which is all on one level.
- How Will My Child Be Included In Activities Outside The Early Years Setting Including Trips: Yes
- All children would be involved in routine outings, toddler groups, rhyme time and story sessions, trips to libraries and museums, parks and visits within the local community.
All of the above would be risk assessed, with the specific needs of the child and other children I care for given full consideration.
- How Do You Work With External Agencies To Support Children With SEND: Yes
- I would work in partnership with other professionals and agencies and would welcome any involvement, information sharing, help and guidance from all professions involved with child.
- How Do You Support Children Starting And Leaving The Setting: Yes
- By ensuring the child visits my setting at various times, following the child's routine as best as possible, so that I become accustomed to their routines and the same for the child.
I would help and prepare any child as best as possible for a smooth and successful transition, visiting and using information about the new setting.
- How Are Staff Trained Regarding SEND: Yes
- I undertake any training as and when it becomes available to keep fully informed about any changes and upto date information.
- Who Can I Contact If I Have A Compliment, Concern Or Complaint And What Action Can I Expect: Yes
- Parents can talk to me about any issues they have to try to prevent an issue becoming a complaint but should this not be possible then I would signpost to ofsted to resolve the matter.
Vacancy Notes:Contact provider for details