Example listing for Childminder

This is an example directory listing to support childminders when complete their Local Offer information.

A safe, clean and happy home offering a stimulating and fun environment.

I ensure that our days are varied and that the EYFS is followed to aid your childs development in all 7 areas of learning..

I have experience of caring for children with special needs.

Vacancy information

Vacancies

Currently no childcare vacancies

Vacancy range(s)

From	To	Places
3 months	1 year	0
1 year	4 years	0
5 years	8 years	0

Vacancies Information

Please contact me to discuss your childcare needs

Contact information

Telephone: 0118 974 6000 0118 974 6000
E-mail: info.families@wokingham.gov.uk

Location

Name: Civic Offices
Address: Shute End
Wokingham

When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information: Monday to Friday, 9am until 5pm
Availability: Flexibility for shift workers
Short Term/Ad-hoc

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£4.50	Per Hour

Accepts childcare vouchers

Cost Concessions

Sibling

Not intending to provide 30 hours

Not registered to provide 30 hours

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities: Premises near a train station
Wheelchair access
Outdoor Play Area
Indoor Play Area

Complaints Procedure

Contact Name: Family Information Service
Complaints procedure notes: Please direct your compilments or complaints to info.families@Wokingham.gov.uk
Complaints link: How to send a compliment or complaint

Accessing this service

Age Ranges: 6 months - 8 years

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance

Member of the NCMA
Paediatric first aid

Accreditation

Autism
Child Behaviour & Psychology
Drugs & Young People
Road Safety
Emergency Paediatric
First Aid
Child Protection

Provision For (Childcare Specific)

Special Diet

Has provision for special diet; Has provision for special needs
Experience with: ADHD
Allergies
Social development impairment

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

Local Offer Description

1. How does the childminder identify children with additional needs or SEND ?

Through information gained from the parent/ carer. Could be verbal or from a registration form.
Through observations of the child. Links to child development document s such Development Matters or Early Years Outcomes.
Further use of assessment tools such as speech and language trackers and developmental journals.

2. How will I be informed / included about the ways in which my child is being supported ?

Information about a child’s progress is shared with parents/ carers on a regular basis.
Parents/ carers can see their child’s learning journey at any time and are encouraged to contribute to their child’s learning through sharing activities and experiences from home.
Where appropriate, an Individual Education Plan will be drawn up in consultation with the parents and this will be reviewed together at regular intervals.

3. How will the childminder adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child?s needs ?

The curriculum is planned to meet every child’s individual needs, through resources being freely accessible to children with time given to ensure children can participate at their own level and at their own pace.
Knowledge of each child ensures that resources and activities support individual learning styles and interests.
All children are able to access the garden to give opportunities to experience the world outdoors, including physical and sensory activities
All children are taken on outings and trips to offer a wide range of experiences.

4. What additional support does the childminder provide for children with additional needs or SEND ?

Support from the Local Authority, including advice and guidance from the Inclusion Advisor and training related to supporting children with additional needs or SEND
Opportunities to attend the Speech and Language drop- in
Access support from the local children’s centre
Specialised resources available from the toy library

5. How will the childminder monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this ?

Regular observations are carried as part of everyday practice and these are shared with parents/ carers
Children with additional needs will have an IEP which will be monitored every 8-10 weeks to ensure that appropriate strategies and support are in place to meet the child’s needs.

6. How does the childminder ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips ?

Day trips are organised in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made with the venue if necessary.
Other outings such as trips to the park, soft play centres etc will take place on a regular basis.

7. How accessible is the childminder?s home for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users ?

The house has a side entrance which is accessible for children with mobility difficulties or wheelchair users, as it has no step.
The same entrance can be used to access the garden.
The house has a downstairs bathroom

8. How will the childminder contribute to my child?s transition to a new setting or school ?

Visits to the new setting or school can be arranged prior to starting
Information regarding developmental progress and successful support strategies will be shared with the new school/ setting. A transition report can be passed to the new setting in line with information sharing protocols.
A photograph book can be made to share with the child, with pictures of their new school/ setting, teacher etc. to use at home and with the childminder.

9. How does the childminder assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation ?

A questionnaire is given to parents to complete on an annual basis and this will capture how the childminder meets the needs of individual children.
An annual audit to assess SEN provision/ accessibility.

10. What should I do if I am considering registering for a place with this childminder ?

Ring initially to establish if and when a place is available
Make an appointment to visit with your child.

11. What arrangements does the childminder have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints ?

A complaints procedure which will encourage you to discuss any concerns with the child minder initially but with opportunity to complain to Ofsted if the situation cannot be resolved.
A complaints log
A compliments book
A questionnaire given to parents on an annual basis
A suggestions box