Early Years Local Offer response

Learning and development

Systems and strategies we have in place to identify children that may require additional support

Our introduction sheet asks for as much information as possible about a child’s needs. By working with parents and any team around the child we aim to provide care and activities suitable for the individual child’s needs.

How we identify and support children's learning and development needs

We monitor under 5's which show their progress in line with The Statutory Early year’s framework. This along with sharing information with parents/carers will help us identify any concerns early (including support for high achievers) which enable us to help provide the best start for each child by planning for their individual strengths and weaknesses.

Links we have to other agencies

I have been on the Senco introduction training and attend Senco meetings.

How we support children transferring to school

Young children come with us on school runs so become familiar with the school, it’s surrounding and routine. In our home they mix with and become friends with older children from the school. We share information with the school as per our working together policy.

Welfare

Specialist skills or training our staff have

I have Cache level 3 in Home based Childcare; Level 3 paediatric 1^st aid; Level 2 in food safety for catering; Level 3 child protection and early help. I have also completed the following courses run by Cornwall’s Early Years Team. Eating well for under 5’s; How to understand and manage young children’s behaviour; Sensory training; Play and engagement for child with complex needs; Special needs and disability induction training; Supporting two year olds; The digital world of the early year’s child; Tuning in to boys development in the outdoor environment; Visual aids training. My husband who works alongside me on Fridays is a fireman and has health and safety training.

Support we offer regarding children's health and well-being

We spend a lot of time outside. We are a very active environment but also encourage self-regulation when it comes to sleep and rest for under 5's by providing snuggle blankets and a cosy tent for toddlers (we have a travel cot for under 1's). We are in the process of signing up to nipper’s nutrition so will have approved menus. Children are involved in the menu process and in cooking. They are also included in planting and growing of food and caring for our livestock. We also have a safe guarding policy in place in line with Ofsted requirements.

Ways we inform parents about how their child is being supported

we make time to talk on a daily bases

Our complaints policy

Complaints are dealt with in line with our policy and with guidance from Ofsted and Pacey. We aim to liaise with parents regarding complaints and hope we will be able to reach a conclusion that is acceptable to all parties. Parents/carers are informed of Ofsted contact details when they start with us and given information about our safeguarding policies and procedures along with the contact numbers needed.

Access

Alterations we have made to make our building accessible

Our building is a newly restored farmhouse and the part of the house we use is all on one level. We have toddler friendly steps with a hand rail at their height. We can also make a ramp if needed.

Facilities we have for personal care

We have a downstairs shower/toilet and each child is given their own towel to use.

Specialist resources we have

We will look at getting additional resource to suit the requirements of individual child.

How we include all children in activities, such as trips

We have a nine seater van so can take extra adult support when needed. We have extra-large boot so can accommodate wheelchairs as well as pushchairs. All trips and outings are included in our hourly rate so parents/carers will not need to find extra funds. Daily activities at home are planned around individual needs of the children we have on each day.