Tracey Cooper

Have 3 grown up children of my own which have all flown the nest, been childminding now for 31 year's Ofsted grade is "good"  

Do school drop off and pick up from Downsway primary school Westwood Farm Community pre - school 

 

 

 

This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Tracey
Telephone
0118 9453300 0118 9453300 07888 871834 07888 871834
E-mail
tdcooper1964@outlook.com

Where to go

Address
Tilehurst
Reading
Berkshire
Postcode
RG31 6LN
Directions to RG31 6LN

Time / Date Details

When is it on
Monday to Thursday 7.30am - 6pm & Friday 7.30am - 5.15pm

Costs

Costs
£5.50  Per Hour

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
No
Special Needs provision
No
Provision for special dietary needs
No
Can make special cultural provisions
No

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Immediate vacancies
No
Updated
18/04/2024

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
When are the additional 15 hours available? (e.g. Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm)
Monday to Friday
How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
1
Intending to provide 30 Hours?
Yes
Registered to provide 30 Hours?
Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 07:30 18:00
Tuesday 07:30 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 18:00
Thursday 07:30 18:00
Friday 07:30 17:15

School Pickups

Offers school pickups
Yes
Schools
Downsway Primary School
Details
Westwood Farm community Pre-school.

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
506100Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
26/04/2007CareGood
21/07/2010Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
01/02/2016Inspection (Early Years Register)Good
12/02/2020Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

Local Offer

Contact Name
Tracey Cooper
Contact Telephone
07888871834
Contact Email
tdcooper1964@outlook.com
Local Offer Age Bands
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
SEN Provision Type
Universal
Local Offer Updated
03/11/2023

Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings

Description

I been a registered Ofsted childminder since 1992  have 3 children of my own which now have all left the family  home. My last Ofsted inpection was February 2020 with a grade of "good " 

Set up for 15 hr/30hrs

Tax - free - childcare 

 

Updated - October 2023

1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?

I observe the children in my care during the day, talking to parents about any çoncerns that they might have, I use tracker books and give details on there development, or can set a wasap group for parents if  required, if I need any advice I will ask professionals for advice.

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

I will work  closely with the necessary professionals to support any child in my care.

I will keep families informed about the children progress,this will be done through monitoring and observations.

3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?

I do my planning based on each individual child in my setting, my goal is to set next steps to bring the children on to there next stage.

4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?

Activities are done each child's individual needs, will adapt depending on the child's development, may need to seek advice from other professionals.

5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?

I am willing to attend extra training courses and work with local professionals and Early years team to give as much support to the children in my setting.

6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?

I monitor the children using early years outcome, this will be done through observations /next steps/two year check,share daily information daily with parents.

 

9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?

I will be happy to visit a new setting with children (with the permission of parents) to share information relevant to the child's needs.

10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?

Ask parents to complete questionnaire to give feedback about my work and setting.  

Undergo statuary Ofsted inspection.

11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?

You can contact me  via email or by telephone

Email. tdcooper1964@outlook.com

Phone 07888 871834

12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?

Work closely with families, encourage them to share  any questions or concerns with me at all times ,and  can resolve any concerns as quick as possible.

In the event of a complaint,I ask parents to put it in writing and it will be addressed within 28 days as  Policy's state . Parents are required  to acknowledge all policy's when signing to my setting.

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