Playday (Caversham) Ltd
ADD a little bit of love, fun, passion, imagination and put it all in one place. You Get PlayDay.
We are a small independent run nursery for children aged 3 months - 5 yeas old on Hemdean Road in Caversham.
Following “in the moment" sessions, getting back to letting children be children and allowing them to lead play as much as possible.
We offer free flow, which allows all children to independently choose to move between the different environments. We use as much authentic/raw resources, loose parts, natural resources and materials as we can, to enable children to grow and be a part of our local community.
All staff are fully qualified with many years of experience and specialise in Family support, behaviour management, qualified SEN, child counselling and a vast knowledge of EYFS.
We are open 5 days a week Monday to Friday 7.30am - 6.30pm.
Currently offering Weekend Show around to perspective Families.
If you’re interested in a place for your child - call 07855493363 for more details.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Sam & Acheya
- Contact Position
- Manager and Deputy
- Telephone
- 07855 493363 07855 493363
- info@playdaycaversham.co.uk
Where to go
- Name
- Playday Caversham
- Address
-
100, Hemdean Road
Caversham
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG4 7SD
Directions to RG4 7SD
Costs
- Details
- All cost are fully inclusive of meals, nappies and milk.
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
-
Hydrocephalus
Hyperactivity
Language impairment
Hearing Impairment
Heart conditions
Mobiltiy difficulties
Motor impairment
Learning difficulties
Memory difficulties
Physical impairment
Prader Willie
ADD & Hyperactivity
rare genetic syndrome
ADHD
muscular dystrophy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Partially sighted
Autism
Sickle Cell Anaemia
Autistic spectrum
Sign Language (BSL)
behavioural problems
Renal failure
Aspergers Syndrome
Serious allergy
Cancer
Speech & Language difficulties
Cerebral Palsy
Spinal problems
Stoma care
Challenging Behaviour
Bowel disfunction
Social & Emotional needs
Brain damage
BSL Sign Language
Spastic diplagia
Delayed speech
Developmental delay
Williams Syndrome
Diabetes
Toileting Assistance
Visual impairment
Walking disability
Cystic Fibrosis
Dyspraxia
Emotional needs
Endocrine problems
Yes
Dietary needs
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia
General Special Needs
Global Development Delay
Epilepsy
Feeding assistance - Details
- We have an on site qualified SENco.
- Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- No vacancies at the moment, waiting list in operation. Contact nursery for more details. No vacancies until 2024.
- Updated
- 28/07/2023
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- Has 2 year old funding
- Yes
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Additional 15 hours of *Free* childcare offered
- Yes
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 3 days or more
- Intending to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
- Registered to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 7:30 6:30 Tuesday 7:30 6:30 Wednesday 7:30 6:30 Thursday 7:30 6:30 Friday 7:30 6:30
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 2527781Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 10/02/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Early Years (0-4 years)
- SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 08/04/2024
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
PlayDay Caversham 0 - 4 years (Funded children accepted)
We are an independent family run nursery, set within the heart of Caversham. Our ethos is embedded within every day practice, to care, nature, support and enable children to become confident young individuals within our community.
Children are able to free flow and independently take their learning to the areas within.the Nursery that best suits their requirements. Our team have a wealth of experience across many different sectors including, childcare, Send, family support workers, multi multilingual practitioners and much more
We believe that it takes a village to raise a child whilst supporting the whole family and delivering expert practice.
Highly qualified staff including Level 4 & 3 qualified SEND, Level 5,3,2, practitioners.
Defib on site and Lifevac across who nursery.
Updated April 2024
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Meeting with Parents/Carers
All about me books
Observations
Data
Workng closey with Brighter Futures
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Key-worker communication
Informal and unformal conversations
Ongoing assessments
Parents Evening
Parent Open days
Open door policy
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Adapt routines
Visual timetable
Advice from professionals
Refelective practice
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Needs of the children
Working with the parents and professionals involved
Creating IEP & EHCP
Tailored resources - PECS , Visual Timetables and promps
Attention Autism and Makaton
SEN TEAM
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
A dedicated Sen team :
Qualified SENco Level 4 &
Qualified SENco level 3
Qualified Level 2 in Autism
Invite professionals to visit and advice and train when needed.
Working with local childrens centre and teams .
Signposting parents to agencies.
Family Support in Home if needed
Evening Parent Workshops
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Development Matters
Observations and learning journey.
Yearly reports
All about me
Focus weeks
Stay and Plays
Home visits if required
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Inclusive learning and adaptation to each activitiy to meet each childs needs
Daily risk assessments
High ratios
1-1 if necassary
Ramps
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Low level all on one floor.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Prepare child for school
Build relationships with new settings.
Visits with child.
Transition booklets
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Action plans
Feed back to parents.
Review forms
Improvement plans
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sam Norris - Manager / SEN ( Level 3 & 4 ) / DSL
Tel 07855 493363
or Acheya Wheeler
Assistant Manager / DSL
3rd in charge Rachel Hallcup (SEN level 3) DSL / Sophie Goodall Fire marshall & DSL
Tel 07855 493363
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Verbal feedback
Meeting with management
Complaints policy and procedure .
Description
PlayDay Caversham 0 - 4 years (Funded children accepted)
We are an independent family run nursery, set within the heart of Caversham. Our ethos is embedded within every day practice, to care, nature, support and enable children to become confident young individuals within our community.
Children are able to free flow and independently take their learning to the areas within.the Nursery that best suits their requirements. Our team have a wealth of experience across many different sectors including, childcare, Send, family support workers, multi multilingual practitioners and much more
We believe that it takes a village to raise a child whilst supporting the whole family and delivering expert practice.
Highly qualified staff including Level 4 & 3 qualified SEND, Level 5,3,2, practitioners.
Defib on site and Lifevac across who nursery.
Updated April 2024
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Meeting with Parents/Carers
All about me books
Observations
Data
Workng closey with Brighter Futures
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Key-worker communication
Informal and unformal conversations
Ongoing assessments
Parents Evening
Parent Open days
Open door policy
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Adapt routines
Visual timetable
Advice from professionals
Refelective practice
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Needs of the children
Working with the parents and professionals involved
Creating IEP & EHCP
Tailored resources - PECS , Visual Timetables and promps
Attention Autism and Makaton
SEN TEAM
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
A dedicated Sen team :
Qualified SENco Level 4 &
Qualified SENco level 3
Qualified Level 2 in Autism
Invite professionals to visit and advice and train when needed.
Working with local childrens centre and teams .
Signposting parents to agencies.
Family Support in Home if needed
Evening Parent Workshops
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Development Matters
Observations and learning journey.
Yearly reports
All about me
Focus weeks
Stay and Plays
Home visits if required
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Inclusive learning and adaptation to each activitiy to meet each childs needs
Daily risk assessments
High ratios
1-1 if necassary
Ramps
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Low level all on one floor.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Prepare child for school
Build relationships with new settings.
Visits with child.
Transition booklets
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Action plans
Feed back to parents.
Review forms
Improvement plans
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sam Norris - Manager / SEN ( Level 3 & 4 ) / DSL
Tel 07855 493363
or Acheya Wheeler
Assistant Manager / DSL
3rd in charge Rachel Hallcup (SEN level 3) DSL / Sophie Goodall Fire marshall & DSL
Tel 07855 493363
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Verbal feedback
Meeting with management
Complaints policy and procedure .
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