Margaret James
Monday to Thursday 8am to 5.30pm
Hi I'm Margaret known as Mags or Maggie.
I am a Ofsted registered childminder of 4+ years, running a home from environment with several years of child experience of all ages.
It is a family run businesses I have 3 children of my own and a assistant who love to participate with the daily activities.
my home setting is a social and colourful household and we all encourage many developmental skills especially life skills.
I have obtain many certificates within childcare education including safeguarding and first aid.
I can be flexible if need be.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Margaret James
- Contact Position
- childminder
- Telephone
- 07864 649299 07864 649299
- magz934@gmail.com
Where to go
- Address
-
Tilehurst
Reading
- Postcode
- RG30 2NT
Directions to RG30 2NT
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Thursday 8am - 5.30pm
Costs
- Costs
- £6 Per Hour
- Details
- Call me
Inclusion Information
- Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- Yes
- Details
- Currently have 2 spaces available part time.
- Updated
- 21/11/2023
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
- 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 8am 5.30pm Tuesday 8am 5.30pm Wednesday 8am 5.30pm Thursday 8am 5.30pm
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY544236Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 13/05/2019 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Reading Borough Council
- Local Offer Updated
- 23/02/2022
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
Small family orientated setting.. with children age range between 12mths up wards.
Last reviewed February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Observations
Tracking system
work with parents
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Communication is vital lots of talks
Daily diary
On going assesments
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Advice from the Early years team.
Though individual planning
Using observations to create next steps
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Working together with the parents/Carers and the professionals involved with the child to create an educational plan.
Tailored reasources
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
Letting parents/ Carers know what avaliable agencies there are to offer support and advice.
Toy libaray
Working with the Early years team
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Using the early years outcomes/development matters
two year old check
Daily diary
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Use of disly risk assesments
Choosing trips and activities that cater for all.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Can be adaptable.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Prepare child by arranging visits
talking thoroughly whislt using books and pictures and videos
Sharing information and formal meetings
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
Action plan
Ofsted Evaluation
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Margaret James
magz934@gmail.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Feedback forms
List of parents/ ex parents willing to give references
policy avaliable.
Description
Small family orientated setting.. with children age range between 12mths up wards.
Last reviewed February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Observations
Tracking system
work with parents
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Communication is vital lots of talks
Daily diary
On going assesments
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
Advice from the Early years team.
Though individual planning
Using observations to create next steps
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Working together with the parents/Carers and the professionals involved with the child to create an educational plan.
Tailored reasources
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
Letting parents/ Carers know what avaliable agencies there are to offer support and advice.
Toy libaray
Working with the Early years team
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Using the early years outcomes/development matters
two year old check
Daily diary
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Use of disly risk assesments
Choosing trips and activities that cater for all.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Can be adaptable.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Prepare child by arranging visits
talking thoroughly whislt using books and pictures and videos
Sharing information and formal meetings
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
Action plan
Ofsted Evaluation
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Margaret James
magz934@gmail.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
Feedback forms
List of parents/ ex parents willing to give references
policy avaliable.
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