Katherine Saunders - Little Stars Childcare
I am an Ofsted registered childminder caring for children 0-8. I am NVQ3 qualified and have years of experience working in childcare. I have 2 children of my own and offer an open and happy environment with a secure garden for the children to play in. I attend local parks and groups to keep the children stimulated as well as offering a wide range of learning resources. I am very flexible and can work around shifts and different hours needed.
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Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Katherine Saunders
- Telephone
- 07709 584965 07709 584965
- katmus232@hotmail.co.uk
Where to go
- Address
-
Tilehurst
Reading
- Postcode
- RG30 6XU
Directions to RG30 6XU - Notes
Safe and secure environment, plenty of parking.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm
Costs
- Costs
- £5.50 Per Hour
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
-
Speech & Language difficulties
Language impairment
Social & Emotional needs
Hearing Impairment
Delayed speech
Developmental delay
Toileting Assistance
Visual impairment
Walking disability
Physical impairment
Emotional needs
ADHD
Dietary needs
Downs syndrome
Dyslexia
Partially sighted
Autism
General Special Needs
Autistic spectrum
Global Development Delay
behavioural problems
Epilepsy
Serious allergy
Feeding assistance
Aspergers Syndrome - Details
- Years of experience working with children with special educational needs.
- Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Details
- Will cook from scratch including all dietary needs.
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
- Details
- Years of experience working with families for a range of cultures
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- Possible vacancy for after school care pick up from Moorlands.
- Updated
- 22/11/2022
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- No
- Has 2 year old funding
- No
30 Hours Extended Entitlements
- Additional 15 hours of *Free* childcare offered
- No
- Intending 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
-
Moorlands Primary School
Norcot Nursery School - Details
- I have 2 children currently attending Moorlands Primary school but live very close to Norcot nursery.
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 2524996Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 10/03/2022 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood (16+) - Local Offer Updated
- 23/02/2022
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
Home environment with specific playroom filled with a range of toys and equipment for all ages of children. Secure garden space with two levels for children to explore.
Updated - February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Using knowledge of the early Yeras Foundation stage appropriate assesments will be completed on children cared for within this setting.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Parent reviews will take place regularly as well as chats at the begining and end of the day. Also copies of all assesments made will be shared with the parents.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
All equipment, toys and activities provided will be within the development stage that the child is working at, giving them the opportunity to progress forward.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
using experience from working with children with different types of additional needs I will support all children where needed, still encouraging progression and independence.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Monitoring children by updating progress sheets and making observations and linking them to the EYFS, then recomending next steps to continue progress.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Diversity and inclusion is paramount to the setting for all children, trating everyone the same and providing activities that are fun and acheveable for everyone. Completing risk assessments for trips and outings keeping everyone safe.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Although there are steps into the house and garden, all can be adapted if needed. There is a downstairs bathroom and all play equipmwnt is on one level.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Using information from the setting, make books or look at photos. Help by talking to the child about changes and what will happen. Aid in visits to the new setting.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
By using parent serveys, evaluating servise provided using comments from the parents and other profesionals.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Katherine Thompson at Little Stars childcare 07709584965 kmethompson232@gmail.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
parent serveys, complaints forms, Ofstead complaints number displayed.
Description
Home environment with specific playroom filled with a range of toys and equipment for all ages of children. Secure garden space with two levels for children to explore.
Updated - February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Using knowledge of the early Yeras Foundation stage appropriate assesments will be completed on children cared for within this setting.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Parent reviews will take place regularly as well as chats at the begining and end of the day. Also copies of all assesments made will be shared with the parents.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
All equipment, toys and activities provided will be within the development stage that the child is working at, giving them the opportunity to progress forward.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
using experience from working with children with different types of additional needs I will support all children where needed, still encouraging progression and independence.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
Monitoring children by updating progress sheets and making observations and linking them to the EYFS, then recomending next steps to continue progress.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
Diversity and inclusion is paramount to the setting for all children, trating everyone the same and providing activities that are fun and acheveable for everyone. Completing risk assessments for trips and outings keeping everyone safe.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Although there are steps into the house and garden, all can be adapted if needed. There is a downstairs bathroom and all play equipmwnt is on one level.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Using information from the setting, make books or look at photos. Help by talking to the child about changes and what will happen. Aid in visits to the new setting.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
By using parent serveys, evaluating servise provided using comments from the parents and other profesionals.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Katherine Thompson at Little Stars childcare 07709584965 kmethompson232@gmail.com
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
parent serveys, complaints forms, Ofstead complaints number displayed.
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