Pine Rivers Kindergarten
The family run Pine Rivers Kindergarten has provided exceptional childcare since 1971. Our large spacious building has plenty of character and large rooms that give a light airy feeling and provide lots of space in which our children can play, learn and develop.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Lesley Delecia
- Contact Position
- Director
- Telephone
- 0118 9598232 0118 9598232
- admin@pinerivers.co.uk
- Website
- Pine Rivers Kindergarten Ltd
- Scan to visit this website
Where to go
- Name
- Pine River Kindergarten Ltd
- Address
-
5, Western Elms Avenue
Reading
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG30 2AL
Directions to RG30 2AL
Time / Date Details
- Session Information
-
Monday 07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 18:00
Thursday 07:30 - 18:00
Friday 07:30 - 18:00
Costs
- Details
- Email admin directly for a breakdown of fees.
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
- No vacancies at the moment, contact admin@pinerivers.co.uk for more details. No funded only places. Waiting list in operation. Possible vacancies from August 2023.
- Updated
- 24/04/2023
Funded Places
- Has 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- Has 2 year old funding
- No
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)
- 5 days per week, 6 hours per day or 3 full days per week term time only OR 20 hours stretched over 52 weeks - AM or PM over 5 days or 2 full days per week. Additional costs may apply.
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 26
- 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 08:00 18:00 Tuesday 08:00 18:00 Wednesday 08:00 18:00 Thursday 08:00 18:00 Friday 08:00 18:00
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- No
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY481683Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 14/04/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 13/12/2017 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good 08/06/2021 Inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement 14/04/2022 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Requires Improvement 21/03/2023 Re-inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Helen Kimber - Manager
- Contact Telephone
- 01189598232
- Contact Email
- admin@pinerivers.co.uk
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Early Years (0-4 years)
- Needs Level
- Low
- SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 14/12/2020
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
Pine Rivers is a full day care nursery catering for up to 43 children at one time. The nursery is located on Western Elms Avenue in west Reading.
Updated December 2020
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
We identify children requiring extra support through obervations which in turn provides information for their summary of progress and the next steps. Their progress as well as their language is tracted regually. The health visitors and our own 2 year old checks also provide us with vital information.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Each child has a key person who runs their profile. Parents see the profile via Iconnect daily and a assessment is provided every three months. Any concerns we may have are voiced to the Parent. In conjunction with the parent, any other professionals involved and the Senco an individual education plan will be drawn up.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
A child with an individul education plan will have activities incorporated in the rooms planning to support the child in the areas needed.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Activities will be adapted so as to include all children to take part. The nursery may use a visual time table to enble a child to know what will happen next or to give the child visual choice.
Advice may be sort from any other prefessionals involved to enable the nursery to support the child in the best way, to coincide with them and home.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
The nursery may purchase individual toys and resorces and if required apply for additional funding for extra support.
All other profressionals involved are welcomed in to the nursery and their advice and support is welcomed.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
By observation and summary of progress. The review of the individual education plan and any further individual education plans put in place. Parents will be invited to read and sign any plan put in place for their child.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
By adaption, planning and risk assessments.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
The nursery at present is not accessible for wheelchair users.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Transittion to school paper work is produced which is signed by the parent. A transition evening is arranged which all parents are encouraged to make an appointment to come and speak with the childs key person and the nursery welcomes a visit from the school. The child will also have visits to their new school.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Parents are involved with the education plan and their input is welcome. The evaluation of the plan is also seen by the parent and can be adapted together with the new individual plan in conjunction with them.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
admin@pinerivers.co.uk or by calling the nursery direct.
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
The nursery runs an open door policy with key workers.
A appointment can be made with the Director or Manager.
An email is welcomed via our admin.
We have a box in our hall which parents are able to use.
Description
Pine Rivers is a full day care nursery catering for up to 43 children at one time. The nursery is located on Western Elms Avenue in west Reading.
Updated December 2020
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
We identify children requiring extra support through obervations which in turn provides information for their summary of progress and the next steps. Their progress as well as their language is tracted regually. The health visitors and our own 2 year old checks also provide us with vital information.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
Each child has a key person who runs their profile. Parents see the profile via Iconnect daily and a assessment is provided every three months. Any concerns we may have are voiced to the Parent. In conjunction with the parent, any other professionals involved and the Senco an individual education plan will be drawn up.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
A child with an individul education plan will have activities incorporated in the rooms planning to support the child in the areas needed.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Activities will be adapted so as to include all children to take part. The nursery may use a visual time table to enble a child to know what will happen next or to give the child visual choice.
Advice may be sort from any other prefessionals involved to enable the nursery to support the child in the best way, to coincide with them and home.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
The nursery may purchase individual toys and resorces and if required apply for additional funding for extra support.
All other profressionals involved are welcomed in to the nursery and their advice and support is welcomed.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
By observation and summary of progress. The review of the individual education plan and any further individual education plans put in place. Parents will be invited to read and sign any plan put in place for their child.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
By adaption, planning and risk assessments.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
The nursery at present is not accessible for wheelchair users.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Transittion to school paper work is produced which is signed by the parent. A transition evening is arranged which all parents are encouraged to make an appointment to come and speak with the childs key person and the nursery welcomes a visit from the school. The child will also have visits to their new school.
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
Parents are involved with the education plan and their input is welcome. The evaluation of the plan is also seen by the parent and can be adapted together with the new individual plan in conjunction with them.
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
admin@pinerivers.co.uk or by calling the nursery direct.
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
The nursery runs an open door policy with key workers.
A appointment can be made with the Director or Manager.
An email is welcomed via our admin.
We have a box in our hall which parents are able to use.
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