I run a childminding setting close to St Michaels Primary School.  This is a home from home environment where children learn through playing and having fun.  I adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage and work in partnership with parents to ensure that each individual child in my care has the best possible experience and outcome.

Last Reviewed - April 2023

I make observations on the children in my setting and complete a learning journal in partnership with parents.  Should any behaviours be identified, I encourage the parents to seek professional advice to fully support the individual child.  With parental consent I can liase with professionals to seek support.  The child's best interests are always paramount.

I work in partnership with parents.  I use a daily diary system where information about each day is shared and sent home.  Parents are encouraged to share what has happened at home too.  Learning Journals are completed for each child under school age, observations are linked to Early Years Outcomes.  These are sent home reularly and I welcome parental contribution.  

I have open discussion with parents to ensure that everyone is aware of what is happening in the setting and that everyone is happy with the care provided.  Feedback and ideas are very valued.

I follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and this is mainly child led learning, activities and play.  But there is so adult led teaching opportunities.  I use a child's interests to achieive learning objectives, this is so that they get the most enjoyment out of their time here and learn without realising it.  Thus giving them enthusiasm and motivation to learn and an interest in learning.

I would work in partnership with parents to identify any requirements and to ensure all needs are being met.  It is difficult to give a definitive answer as every child is unique and therefore each child will need different level of support.  I think it is best to discuss this with me on an individual basis.

I fully support each child to the very best of my ability - it is best to discuss your indvidual needs with my directly.

However, I have steps to access my propery and only a first floor bathroom - therefore children, or families that are wheelchair users or have mobility difficulties may not be able to use my setting.

As mentioned earlier I provide a daily diary which is completed and sent home daily.  I encourage parents to contribute to this.  

Observations are made on a child's starting points and progression in a Learning Journal and this is sent home.  Parents are actively encouraged to partipate as their involvment in their child's learning is essential.

I also like to send home photographs of the child so that the families can share and discuss their experiences.

I risk assess every activitiy and trip and ensure that it is suitable for all the children in my care.  

I am afraid due to the access steps and first floor bathroom, I cannot accommodate wheelchair users or children with mobility difficulties.

I work with  families, any pre-schools and the child to ensure that the child is fully supported and enthusiastic about starting a new school or setting.  This may involve visits, books, role play and lots of communication. 

I have an effective Self Evaluation process and I seek feedback from the children and the parents that I work with.

Kate Abbott

I have a Feedback, compliments and complaints book.  I welcome feedback in open discussion or in writing.  It is important to me that I am fully aware of the opinions of the families in my care and I strive to provide the best possible service for all.