Helena Ann Joy
Hours can be flexible depending on requirements. I have my own children aged 14 & 9 we do lots of activities and regular meet ups with other childminders with children of similar ages to children in my care. Age range 0 to 10 years.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- HELENA JOY
- Telephone
- 07704 964648 07704 964648
- helena_babb@yahoo.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
-
Reading
- Postcode
- RG2 8HN
Directions to RG2 8HN
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm
Costs
- Costs
- £6.00 Per Hour
Availability
- Age Ranges
- up to 10 years
- Wheelchair access
- No
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
- No
- Details
- Full time early years vacancy available from January 2024.
- Updated
- 17/10/2023
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
- When are the additional 15 hours available? (e.g. Monday to Friday, 8am to 1pm)
- Term time between 9-3
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 1 vacancy currently
- 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 07:30 17:30 Tuesday 07:30 17:30 Wednesday 07:30 17:30 Thursday 07:30 17:30 Friday 07:30 17:30
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- Yes
- Schools
-
Geoffrey Field Infant School
Geoffrey Field Junior School
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY448385Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 04/12/2012 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 07/02/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years) - SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 23/10/2023
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
A home from home setting, we attend playgroups to further add to social skills.
our bathroom is upstairs only.
Reviewed October 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Through constant observing and communication with parents and liaising with any other nurseries a child may attend.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
working together and feedback will be given verbally and written report termly.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
All children I care for have their needs met individually depending on the area of development they are currently at.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
currently have no children with additional needs. But able to adapt as required.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
As above
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
learning journals and observations are done for all children.
daily diary for communication between myself and the parents.
Termly reports.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Access through front door however bathroom is upstairs only.
Potty training and nappy changing can all be done downstairs.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Communication between myself and new school and handing over learning journals for them to see where child is at developmentally.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Communication is the key and observing and making changes where possible depending on requirements.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Please contact myself.
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
I have a book you can write in or you can contact me directly to work together to resolve any issues.
Description
A home from home setting, we attend playgroups to further add to social skills.
our bathroom is upstairs only.
Reviewed October 2023
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Through constant observing and communication with parents and liaising with any other nurseries a child may attend.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
working together and feedback will be given verbally and written report termly.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
All children I care for have their needs met individually depending on the area of development they are currently at.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
currently have no children with additional needs. But able to adapt as required.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
As above
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
learning journals and observations are done for all children.
daily diary for communication between myself and the parents.
Termly reports.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Access through front door however bathroom is upstairs only.
Potty training and nappy changing can all be done downstairs.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Communication between myself and new school and handing over learning journals for them to see where child is at developmentally.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Communication is the key and observing and making changes where possible depending on requirements.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Please contact myself.
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
I have a book you can write in or you can contact me directly to work together to resolve any issues.
Ratings
Sign in to rate this service
Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.
Last Updated
Last updated: