Clare Cummins
Hello,
I am ofsted registered childminder
registered since 2002
Age range 0- 8years
Has current vancancies, takes early years funding.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- clare cummins
- Telephone
- 0118 948 1799 0118 948 1799 07778912835 07778912835
- clare.cummins1@btinternet.com
Where to go
- Name
- Caversham
- Address
-
Caversham Park
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG4 6PB
Directions to RG4 6PB
Costs
- Costs
- £6.00 Per Hour
- Details
- Contact childminder directly for cost information.
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 0-8 years
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Other notes
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Updated
- 13/02/2024
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-friday 8-5
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 1
- Intending to provide 30 Hours?
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 08.00 17.30 Tuesday 08.00 17.30 Wednesday 08.00 17.00 Thursday 08.00 17.30 Friday 08.00 17.30
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- Yes
- Schools
- Emmer Green Primary School
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY220911Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 06/03/2006 Care Good 13/01/2009 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 13/01/2015 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 13/03/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 03/11/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Clare Cummins
- Contact Telephone
- 07778 912835
- Contact Email
- clare.cummins1@btinternet.com
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years) - SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 04/08/2023
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
My setting is a childminder home-based setting on Caversham Park .
I have been registered since 2001 .
The aim of my setting is to provide a warm welcoming environment for the children and parents,helping the children in my care to learn and develop through everyday activities.
Local Offer Updated- September 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Information shared with parents prior to child starting , through visits with and without the child , building a relationship and discussing concerns.
will provide a home visit if requested
through observations that we will discuss
I use online system to share information
use language monitoring tool
following bith to five matters / development matters
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
I aim to work in partnership with parents through everyday discussion and the child`s daily diary .
Each child has a learning journey which is shared daily through on line system , parents are free to add to at any time.
Review and set next steps with parents in my termly review.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Through individual planning
using observations to create next steps
setting achievable targets
following children's interests
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
working together with parents and all professional involved with the child to create an individual educational plan
setting achievable targets
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
early years team at local authority
signposting parents to agencies that can offer support and advice
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
using the early years outcomes
two year old check
observations in child`s learning journey
comments in child`s daily diary and sharing of this information
creation of next steps
termly reports
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
having a wide range of different aged children used to adapting resources and activities to include all children cared for
use of daily risk assessments
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
setting not suitable for wheelchairs /toilet facilities are up stairs
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
prepare child for school and additional settings by:
visits with child
talking about using books and pictures
sharing my reviews on the child
providing a transition report
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
getting feedback from parents
ofsted self evaluation
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Clare Cummins
07778 912835
0118 9481799
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
verbal feedback welcome at all times
feedback forms sent out annually
list of parents /ex parents willing to give references
complaints book /policy available
Description
My setting is a childminder home-based setting on Caversham Park .
I have been registered since 2001 .
The aim of my setting is to provide a warm welcoming environment for the children and parents,helping the children in my care to learn and develop through everyday activities.
Local Offer Updated- September 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Information shared with parents prior to child starting , through visits with and without the child , building a relationship and discussing concerns.
will provide a home visit if requested
through observations that we will discuss
I use online system to share information
use language monitoring tool
following bith to five matters / development matters
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
I aim to work in partnership with parents through everyday discussion and the child`s daily diary .
Each child has a learning journey which is shared daily through on line system , parents are free to add to at any time.
Review and set next steps with parents in my termly review.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Through individual planning
using observations to create next steps
setting achievable targets
following children's interests
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
working together with parents and all professional involved with the child to create an individual educational plan
setting achievable targets
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
early years team at local authority
signposting parents to agencies that can offer support and advice
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
using the early years outcomes
two year old check
observations in child`s learning journey
comments in child`s daily diary and sharing of this information
creation of next steps
termly reports
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
having a wide range of different aged children used to adapting resources and activities to include all children cared for
use of daily risk assessments
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
setting not suitable for wheelchairs /toilet facilities are up stairs
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
prepare child for school and additional settings by:
visits with child
talking about using books and pictures
sharing my reviews on the child
providing a transition report
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
getting feedback from parents
ofsted self evaluation
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Clare Cummins
07778 912835
0118 9481799
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
verbal feedback welcome at all times
feedback forms sent out annually
list of parents /ex parents willing to give references
complaints book /policy available
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