I live in a 3 bed semi detached house in Whitley area of Reading.

I work with an assistant in a lovely wooden cabin in my garden.

I cater for all children 

Updated August 2021

I will observe children when they first arrive and take observations of their milestones

I will make observations and assessments of children's learning on a daily basis, I will share any concerns with you and any other professional health provider

In my setting we have a play environment where we adapt activities of what is available on the day according to a child's interest and level of need.

I adapt the EYFS to offer targeted support for individual development interventions. These are planned and built into the child's learning environment in planning activity sheets and on the spot adjustments. In my setting we give you information about any other programmes we may use, such as the playing and learning socialise (PALS) I can also signpost you to other early years support such as children's centres, which we can use to ensure that we are working with all areas and facilities available to widen the EYFS curriculum to offer a varied range of development in all activities to cater for all levels of learners and all types of interaction in activities.

The children learn through a curriculum based around play, then in our next steps we plan our weeks according to the children's interest 

All children including those with SEND are regularly assessed and their progress carefully monitored. Progress is discussed termly at family parents meetings. If your child has an EHCP (education, health care plan)

I also use daily contact sheets, observational home and setting books, plan targets and learning journeys, daily photos and simple observations.

Active, senses-based exploration of the environment 

Self-directed hands on learning activities balanced with adult directed activities 

A balance between individual and group activities 

Regular and supportive interaction with myself

A balance between active movement and quiet activities 

Ongoing observations and assessment 

I include children by what is known about their development and learning, what is known about the strengths, interests and needs of each individual child in the group, knowledge of social and cultural context in which children live. This allows for a variety for each child.

I can adapt my home to help with mobility 

We work from a log cabin in the garden and can be easily accessible for wheelchair users.

In my setting I will liaise with you and also involve your child in completing the 'Thing's I'd like to know about me' sheet. This will be given to the receiving school before your child starts to help them understand your child's needs and preferences.

I also help each child by preparing a photograph book about your child's new school.

In my setting I ask parents for feedback and suggestions to access the effectiveness of all aspects of my services, at every opportunity and offer a way to ask for anything you or your child needs.

I do regular training to improve the services I offer 

Please contact Ann Riley

annriley26@yahoo.com

I have a folder for feedback, compliments and complaints