West Reading Childminder - Sue Finn
I offer a warm, inviting and secure environment to provide a high standard of care this enables children to gain confidence and independence needed to reach their full potential.
I aim to provide children in my care with the opportunity to develop at their own pace, to feel valued, and secure.
I aim to do this by providing an environment with quality play experiences, encouraging interaction with adults and children, and provide opportunities for children to make choices, to explore, and reach their full potential.
Frequent outings to local parks,woods,animal parks and national trust properties.
Happy, loving and safe environment to learn and experiment through play.
Attends local childminding group, and soft play
Before/ After school and Holiday care
Battle Acadamy School.
Fees
From £5.00 per hour full time.
Child care vouchers accepted.
This setting has signed up to offer Tax Free Childcare.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Sue Finn
- Contact Position
- Ofsted registered Child minder
- Telephone
- 0118 962 2547 0118 962 2547 0789 9807182 0789 9807182
- sue.cspa@googlemail.com
Where to go
- Address
-
READING
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG30 2TL
Directions to RG30 2TL
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Monday to Thursday 7am - 6pm
Costs
- Costs
- £5.50 Per Hour
Availability
- Other notes
Aim Of Care:
I offer a warm, inviting and secure environment to provide a high standard of care this enables children to gain confidence and independence needed to reach their full potential. I aim to provide children in my care with the opportunity to develop at their own pace, to feel valued, and secure.
I aim to do this by providing an environment with quality play experiences, encouraging interaction with adults and children, and provide opportunities for children to make choices, to explore, and to communicate their own ideas.
Inclusion Information
- Special Needs provision
- Yes
- Special Needs Experience
-
Autistic spectrum
behavioural problems
ADHD
Motor impairment
Bowel disfunction
Aspergers Syndrome - Provision for special dietary needs
- Yes
- Can make special cultural provisions
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
- Details
- 1 vacancy wrap around care ( Battle ) holiday cover
- Updated
- 19/04/2023
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)
- Monday to Thursday
- How many places are available for the additional 15 hours to meet the 30 hours childcare
- 0
- 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 07:00 18:00 Tuesday 07:00 18:00 Wednesday 07:00 18:00 Thursday 07:00 18:00
School Pickups
- Offers school pickups
- Yes
- Schools
- Battle Primary School
- Details
- Before and after school care holiday care available holidays ,Term time only Contracts also offered
Ofsted Information
- Ofsted URN
- 116920Link to latest Ofsted inspection report
- Inspection history
-
Inspection History Date type Outcome 27/11/2007 Care Outstanding 12/11/2010 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 23/03/2016 Inspection (Early Years Register) Outstanding 09/01/2020 Inspection (Early Years Register) Good
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Sue Finn
- Contact Telephone
- 0118 962 2547
- Contact Email
- sue.cspa@googlemail.com
- Local Offer Age Bands
-
Early Years (0-4 years)
Primary (4-10 years) - SEN Provision Type
- Universal
- Local Offer Updated
- 01/09/2022
Early Years Private, Voluntary & Independent Settings
Description
Hi
I am a Ofsted Registered Childminder based in west reading. I have been a childminder since 1993, I am a qualified NNEB and part 1 DPQS
before childminding I was officer in Charge of 43 place private Day Nursery and before that Nursery Nurse on the Maternity unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
I attend ongoing corses including Current First aid/ CPR and safeguarding trainning.
I have been graded outstanding on 3 of my Ofsted inspections, and last inspection graded Good
Every child in my setting are valued as an individual and I plan activities and experiences to their indivdual needs and developmnent, as well as personal interests and preferences.
Updated September 2022.
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Through observing the children through out every day routines and activities
Ongoing communication with Parents/ carers
Tracker books
EYFS Observations, shared parent and sues Daily Diaries record book.
next steps sheets
Termly overview reports.
I use the information I gather to make judgement against the Early years Outcomes.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
As a childminder I am responsible for planning for the children in my care
If required and with parental permission I will work with outside agencies / professionals to support any IEP's of a child.
I will keep Parents fully informed about progress and regulary consult with them about best methods to support their child through informal and formal discussions, ongoing assessments, and monitoring observations.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
I plan on the individual neeed and requirements of the children in my Care using EYFS tracker books for achivable next steps this is done through observations of current curriculum engagement, the childs development stage and most importantly the childs individual interests.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Activities are based on the child.s individual needs and adapted to their development stage.
Working with parents and outside professionals to support the childs needs
By using many resources such as visual daily schedule, sensory based materials etc.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
I am available and willing to work with outside agencies, childrens centres, and early years team.
By attending training courses and seeking support from other professionals in the best interest for the requirements of child's needs.
One to one support.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
I monitor your child using EYFS and early years outcomes through regular observations, tracker books and tools next steps two year checks etc.
Setting and parent shared learning through daily EYFS obs daily diaries books regular verbal communication
wow moments.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
As a childminder safety and inclusion for all children in my care is paramount I work within ratio's at all times allowing me to support each and every child within my care.
By giving individual attention and help as required.
By completing risk assessments for any outing or trips
By working with parents and other professionals on how to support childs needs and requirements to participate in activities and outings.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
wheelchairs would require a ramp into building then accessable
Would work with parents and other agencies to accommodate children with other needs
Utilize childrens centres and groups for additional support.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Transition to a new setting is a team effort
by liasing with school/setting prior to transision
visiting if possible with child, and with parents permission
new setting visiting my premises prior to admission
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
By regular reviews of my policies ,procedures training plans and self evalulation on all aspects of setting.
parent and child questionaires
Verbal Feed back from parents
I undergo statuary ofsted inspections and compliance visits from local authority
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sue Finn
via:
Email. sue.cspa@googlemail.com
Mobile 0789 9807182
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
I have open ended communication with all parents/ carers and encourage them to share any questions and /or concerns with me at all times
I aim to resolve any concerns you might have as quickly as possible
In the event of a formal complaint I ask that you follow my complaints policy.
All parents are required to acknowledge reciept of Policy when the complete contract to use my setting
Description
Hi
I am a Ofsted Registered Childminder based in west reading. I have been a childminder since 1993, I am a qualified NNEB and part 1 DPQS
before childminding I was officer in Charge of 43 place private Day Nursery and before that Nursery Nurse on the Maternity unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital.
I attend ongoing corses including Current First aid/ CPR and safeguarding trainning.
I have been graded outstanding on 3 of my Ofsted inspections, and last inspection graded Good
Every child in my setting are valued as an individual and I plan activities and experiences to their indivdual needs and developmnent, as well as personal interests and preferences.
Updated September 2022.
1: How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND?
Through observing the children through out every day routines and activities
Ongoing communication with Parents/ carers
Tracker books
EYFS Observations, shared parent and sues Daily Diaries record book.
next steps sheets
Termly overview reports.
I use the information I gather to make judgement against the Early years Outcomes.
2: How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported?
As a childminder I am responsible for planning for the children in my care
If required and with parental permission I will work with outside agencies / professionals to support any IEP's of a child.
I will keep Parents fully informed about progress and regulary consult with them about best methods to support their child through informal and formal discussions, ongoing assessments, and monitoring observations.
3: How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs?
I plan on the individual neeed and requirements of the children in my Care using EYFS tracker books for achivable next steps this is done through observations of current curriculum engagement, the childs development stage and most importantly the childs individual interests.
4: What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties?
Activities are based on the child.s individual needs and adapted to their development stage.
Working with parents and outside professionals to support the childs needs
By using many resources such as visual daily schedule, sensory based materials etc.
5: What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND?
I am available and willing to work with outside agencies, childrens centres, and early years team.
By attending training courses and seeking support from other professionals in the best interest for the requirements of child's needs.
One to one support.
6: How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this?
I monitor your child using EYFS and early years outcomes through regular observations, tracker books and tools next steps two year checks etc.
Setting and parent shared learning through daily EYFS obs daily diaries books regular verbal communication
wow moments.
7: How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips?
As a childminder safety and inclusion for all children in my care is paramount I work within ratio's at all times allowing me to support each and every child within my care.
By giving individual attention and help as required.
By completing risk assessments for any outing or trips
By working with parents and other professionals on how to support childs needs and requirements to participate in activities and outings.
8: How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users?
wheelchairs would require a ramp into building then accessable
Would work with parents and other agencies to accommodate children with other needs
Utilize childrens centres and groups for additional support.
9: How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school?
Transition to a new setting is a team effort
by liasing with school/setting prior to transision
visiting if possible with child, and with parents permission
new setting visiting my premises prior to admission
10: How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation?
By regular reviews of my policies ,procedures training plans and self evalulation on all aspects of setting.
parent and child questionaires
Verbal Feed back from parents
I undergo statuary ofsted inspections and compliance visits from local authority
11: Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting?
Sue Finn
via:
Email. sue.cspa@googlemail.com
Mobile 0789 9807182
12: What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints?
I have open ended communication with all parents/ carers and encourage them to share any questions and /or concerns with me at all times
I aim to resolve any concerns you might have as quickly as possible
In the event of a formal complaint I ask that you follow my complaints policy.
All parents are required to acknowledge reciept of Policy when the complete contract to use my setting
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