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I have easy access doors and a downstairs toilet. 

I have accessed Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) training and would consider further development to meet the needs of children in my care.

Allergen policy 

I do my best to accommodate food allergies and intolerances but cannot guarantee the food will be free of allergens. If allergies or intolerances are an issue for your child, please discuss this directly with me. I may ask you to provide food if I feel it is in the best interests of your child. I am happy to seek advice from dieticians at your local hospital if this is appropriate.

I will check the ingredients list on all foods to ensure no identified allergens are present.  No child will be given foods where an allergen has been identified, and this would include the other minded children on that day to avoid any potential cross contamination or exposure to the allergen.

If I provide food for a child that has an allergy, I will follow good hygiene practices and follow the guidance as set out in the document ‘safer food, better business for childminders’ from the Foods Standards Agency.

Information on allergens used will be made available to parents on request.  It is also important that you, the parent, to keep me informed if your child develops any allergies or food intolerance.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy                              

I follow the requirements of EYFS (2014) and the Childcare Register (2012) and provide an inclusive environment for all children and their families. I also comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and the SEND Code of Practice 2014.

I do this by:

• regularly talking to parents/carers about the individual needs of each child.
• talking to children about their likes/dislikes and interests.
• encouraging parents to tell me about family culture/religion/beliefs.
• providing a wide range of resources and activities which reflect the diversity of the local area and further afield.
• supporting each child through sensitive observation, regular assessment and individually planned activities to achieve their full potential.
• providing individual support depending on the child’s needs.
• using the 2 year progress check to highlight any areas of concern.
• focusing on the positive things that each child can do.
• challenging any forms of prejudice.
• providing resources which challenge stereo typical ideas.
• sharing information with parents/carers about children’s learning and development and providing ideas for home learning.
• seeking permission to ask for support from outside agencies where appropriate.
• attending appropriate training to support children and their families.
• encourage children to respect each other as individuals.
   

I welcome your feedback about the service at any time and I am happy to discuss policies verbally or provide them in a different format if needed.

I am the designated SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) for Louise Luke's Childminding.

If I believe that a child needs additional support, I will speak to the parents and ask their permission to approach agencies which will support their child. I follow the graduate approach set out in the Department for Education SEND Code of Practice to ensure every child receives the best possible care, learning and development.

A SEND guide for parents and carers is available from:

www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers

Contact name

Louise Luke

Contact telephone

07960 724 808

Contact email

Weezy20@hotmail.co.uk