Sophie Jane Eastman
Providing childcare where children are nurtured in a safe and loving home environment.
Ofsted graded Outstanding. I have 18 years plus childcare experience. I have NVQ 3 early years childcare and education and all relevant First Aid, Food Hygiene and Safeguarding certificates. References available all questions welcome. Age range 0 to 12 years.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Telephone
- 07540 347146 07540 347146
- sophie_eastman@ymail.com
Where to go
- Address
-
Tilehurst
Reading
- Postcode
- RG30 4TY
Directions to RG30 4TY - Notes
- Enclosed rear garden
- Wide range of resources and activities provided
- Meals included
- Forest childcare association
- GRADED OUTSTANDING 2020
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm
Costs
- Costs
- £5.80 Per Hour
- Details
- £5.50 per hour after school.
Inclusion Information
- Wheelchair access
- No
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Details
- I have cared for children with food allergies and intolerances.
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- No vacancies for the foreseeable future.
- Updated
- 22/11/2023
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 18:00 Tuesday 07:30 18:00 Wednesday 07:30 18:00 Thursday 07:30 18:00 Friday 07:30 18:00
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- Yes
- Schools
-
Blagrave Nursery School
Park Lane Primary School
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- EY462349Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 21/11/2013 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 16/03/2020 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years) - SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 27/11/2023
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
- Childminding setting
- Graded Outstanding 2013 and 2020
- 20 years+ of experience working in childcare. 10 years+ of which as a childminder.
- Forest childcare Association
- Communication Ambassador
Last reveiwed February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
- Observations
- Tracking systems
- Communication with parents
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
- Daily diary
- Communication with parents
- Feed back direct to parents
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
- planning to individual childrens next steps
- Following children's interest
- Communication with parents
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
- Working together with parents
- Consider the needs of each child
- Tailor resources and activities
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
- Working with Early tears team
- Signposting parents to agencies that can offer support and advice
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
- observation
- Tracker
- 2 year check
- Termly assessment reports sent home
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
I adapt resources and activities and I complete risk assessments.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Unfortunately my house has steps to enter and a narrow hallway meaning I am unable to accommodate a wheelchair.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
- Building relationships with new adults
- Visit new setting
- Transition reports
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
- feedback from parents
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sophie - 07540347146
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
- Feedback book.
- Regular parent questionnaire sent out.
- Daily contact with parents.
- Approachable to parents.
Description
- Childminding setting
- Graded Outstanding 2013 and 2020
- 20 years+ of experience working in childcare. 10 years+ of which as a childminder.
- Forest childcare Association
- Communication Ambassador
Last reveiwed February 2022
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
- Observations
- Tracking systems
- Communication with parents
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
- Daily diary
- Communication with parents
- Feed back direct to parents
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
- planning to individual childrens next steps
- Following children's interest
- Communication with parents
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
- Working together with parents
- Consider the needs of each child
- Tailor resources and activities
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
- Working with Early tears team
- Signposting parents to agencies that can offer support and advice
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
- observation
- Tracker
- 2 year check
- Termly assessment reports sent home
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
I adapt resources and activities and I complete risk assessments.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
Unfortunately my house has steps to enter and a narrow hallway meaning I am unable to accommodate a wheelchair.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
- Building relationships with new adults
- Visit new setting
- Transition reports
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
- feedback from parents
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sophie - 07540347146
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
- Feedback book.
- Regular parent questionnaire sent out.
- Daily contact with parents.
- Approachable to parents.
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